Cortland, New York

Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library

Limestone mansion, built by successful industrialist Chester F. Wickwire, is a symbol of the grandeur of the Victorian and Gilded ages.

Tarrytown, New York

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Historical Society, Inc., a private not-for-profit organization founded in 1889, is dedicated to the study and appreciation of all aspects of the history of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, through educational programs, research, archeological projects, preservation advocacy and the collection and preservation of fine arts, decorative arts, archeological objects, printed and manuscript materials and maps, costumes and weaponry, and historic artifacts related to the heritage of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow.

The major operation units of the Society are: the Jacob Odell landmark house, the museum collections, library (including maps and photographs), archeological workshop, public programs, publications, administrative services and historical architectural preservation programs.

Kinderhook, New York

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Columbia County Historical Society includes three historic properties as well as a museum and library open to the public.

Fayetteville, New York

Art, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Specialized

If you appreciate the finest craftsmanship, you must visit The Stickley Museum, a celebration of over 100 years of furniture making excellence. Learn our Stickley Stories, from the five furniture-making brothers who made the name synonymous with great American Arts & Crafts craftsmanship to the skilled and passionate craftspeople who make tomorrow’s heirlooms today. The inaugural exhibit, 'A Well Crafted Legacy,' contains over 150 Stickley furniture pieces spanning the 125 year history of Stickley Furniture.

Lexington, New York

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Rochester, New York

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

On October 10, 1969 a group of community-prided people formed the Greece Historical Society with a dedicated goal: “To preserve the past for the future.” In 1989 a restored 1870s farm house was opened as the Greece Museum and in 1995 the Newcomb Heritage Hall was added to feature exhibits of local history. Many adults, schoolchildren and families as well as our members appreciate the history on display.

Ithaca, New York

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Science

The DeWitt Historical Society was formed in 1935 as a revival of two earlier historical societies of 1863-64 and 1888-1905. The first, the Ithaca Historical & Scientific Society, was started by Ezra Cornell, and lasted for less than two years. DHS was first formed in 1899 to promote Tompkins County history, and was named in honor of Simeon DeWitt, a prominent early Ithacan. This society met to hear papers, erected commemorative plaques, and started a collection of books and objects that was housed at the public library after the society disbanded in 1905.

East Hebron, New York

Anthropology, Arboretum, Archaeology, Children's, General, History, Historic House, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park

The Pember Nature Preserve, donated to the Pember Library and Museum in 1979, encompasses 125 acres of forest, wetland and fields on both sides of Black Creek, a tributary of the Battenkill. The mission of the Pember Nature Preserve is to provide a refuge for the region's native wildlife and plant species.

Berne, New York

Cemetery, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

Kathleen Putzig is now Town of Knox Historian and Town of Berne Historian. She is the daughter of Ralph Miller, formerly Town of Berne Historian. Kathleen has also taken over the Hilltowns Genealogy posted on this web site.