For speaking engagement, book signing and media inquiries: robertlowellgoller@yahoo.com.
- Saturday, September 19
PANEL DISCUSSION AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT APPOINTED HISTORIANS OF WESTERN NEW YORK
Aurora Senior Center, King Street
Robert has been invited to join a panel discussion that will explore ways that county, town and village historians can open more lines of communication with the elected officials in their communities.
This event is for members of the Government Appointed Historians of Western New York, an organization of municipal historians throughout the region. Robert will be attending in his role as the East Aurora Village and Aurora Town Historian. - Thursday, October 1
“WHO WERE (AND ARE) THE ROYCROFTERS?”
The Buffalo History Museum, 1 Museum Court, Buffalo, NY 14216
Presentation in conjunction with the Roycrofters at Large Association’s 50th anniversary exhibit at The Buffalo History Museum
Elbert Hubbard attracted hundreds of creative types to his Arts and Crafts community on South Grove Street at the turn of the 20th Century. Some, like famed artist Alexis Fournier, were invited. Others simply showed up, in the hopes of landing a job at the Roycroft, a place where putting “head, heart and hand” into one’s work in equal measure was encouraged in a world otherwise dominated by the assembly-line mentality of the Industrial Revolution. Robert will discuss his research for an upcoming book into what it was like to work at the Roycroft and share the stories of some of the personalities—both famous and not-so-famous—who made (and continue to make) The Roycroft Campus and Village of East Aurora their workplace and home.
More details coming soon. Visit roycroftartisans.org for updates. - Monday, November 2, 10 a.m.
“BECOMING YOUR OWN HISTORIAN.”
Erie County University Express
Orchard Park Senior Center, 4520 California Road, Orchard Park
Every family, every home and every community has a story; but we all struggle to curate the massive number of papers, photographs and other items piled unorganized in boxes in our attics, closets and basements. Learn how to collect, curate and preserve the history of your family, home and community, and how to document and preserve your own story for future generations.
This program will be presented as part of Erie County’s University Express. Registration required. For more information, visit https://www4.erie.gov/universityexpress/ - Tuesday, November 10, 1 p.m.
“DOES EAST AURORA LEGALLY EXIST?”
Erie County University Express
Robert will discuss the research behind his latest book, Does East Aurora Legally Exist? A 1960s court case raised doubt about the legal existence of the Village of East Aurora. Does East Aurora Legally Exist? answers this and more than 30 other local history questions.
Books will be available for purchase.
This program will be presented as part of Erie County’s University Express. Registration required. For more information, visit https://www4.erie.gov/universityexpress/ - Thursday, November 19, 7 p.m.
“PIONEERS OF AURORA.”
Aurora Historical Society’s Speaker Series
Aurora Senior Center, King Street, East Aurora
In honor of America 250, Robert will present his program, “Pioneers of Aurora.” Discover why the earliest residents of Aurora—Native Americans and early pioneer settlers— came to our community and the challenges they faced. See some of their hand-made belongings and find out how their decisions have impacted our lives in Aurora today, more than 200 years later.
Open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; program at 7 p.m. Copies of Robert’s books, including his next one due out in the autumn of 2026, will also be available for sale and signing. - Saturday, December 19, 2026
7 p.m.
EAST AURORA’S 54th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROLCADE
Main Street in front of Vidler’s 5&10
Robert will mark his 21st anniversary as master of ceremonies of East Aurora’s beloved holiday tradition. Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season!
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