OLEAN — The Olean Historical and Preservation Society will host a discussion, “A History of Olean’s Public Schools From 1880-1980,” by Michael Winicki at 6:30 p.m. at the Olean Point Museum, located behind the Bartlett House at 302 Laurens St.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair. The event will take place rain or shine.

The presentation will delve into the history of Olean’s many public schools from 1880 through 1980.  Over that time period 23 different buildings within present day city limits have been identified as public school buildings.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information about the Olean public schools talk or the Olean Point Museum, contact Rose Teachman, secretary of the Olean Historical and Preservation Society at rose.teachman@yahoo.com.