Lunch & Learn - History of the Utica Boilermaker

Please join us at the H.A.R.P. Museum as it continues its popular “Lunch and Learn” series on Wednesday, July 9 at 11 AM , where local writer, author, and historian Joe Kelly will present a history of the Utica Boilermaker road race.

Started as a local 15K road race in 1978, it rapidly evolved into a world-class event attracting elite runners from all walks of life from across the globe. Just as important, however, are the inspiring stories of the human spirit overcoming all kinds of challenges to be able to participate in this global event.

Joe Kelly is a retired writer for the Utica Observer-Dispatch. He currently writes a column for the Daily Sentinel and Boonville Herald and is the host for WUTR’s Joe Kelly Show.


A $20 registration fee will cover the program and lunch (tax and gratuity are included). All those interested in attending are asked to register at the link below or leave a message at (315) 733-4228, Ext 6. The H.A.R.P. Museum is located on the second floor of the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley, 623 Columbia St, Utica. All are welcome to attend this program and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

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• Next Friday, 27th June, 05:00 pm, Blackstone Griddle Raffle in Utica
• Next month, 12th July, 07:00 pm, Ceol Gaelach - Eimear Arkins & Eileen Gannon in Utica
• Next month, 25th July, 04:00 pm, Great American Irish Festival Reunion in Utica

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