Urgent roof repairs begin at historic Farmington Quaker site
Restoration crews are working to save the 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse after severe rot was found in its roof, according to the Democrat and Chronicle. Initial tests showed the wood was solid—but deeper inspection revealed ... more
Hammondsport joins National Register, unlocking tax perks
Hammondsport has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places, a move that opens the door to tax credits and preservation grants, according to the Corning Leader. The expanded historic district now includes ... more
National Women’s Hall of Fame unveils powerful new exhibits
The National Women’s Hall of Fame is launching a series of bold and immersive exhibitions this summer, each illuminating overlooked stories and honoring groundbreaking contributions by women in American history. Opening August 1, Mary Church ... more
Gorham Historical Society sale supports move to new home
The Gorham Historical Society will host its second annual Antique and Vintage Yard Sale from July 17–20, according to Finger Lakes Times. The event will take place at the historic Hoffman House on Route 245 ... more
Bringing history to life: Becky Wehle and the living legacy of the Genesee Country Village & Museum
On a warm July morning, I reached Becky Wehle by phone. Even across the line, her voice carried the kind of ease and purpose that makes you want to lean closer. Thoughtful yet brimming with ... more
Historic Canoga church spotlighted in upcoming Fayette talk
An inspiring chapter of Canoga’s past will come to life during a special program hosted by the Fayette Historical Society on Friday, July 18. Historian Dale Freier Jr. will present “Canoga 1922: Big Things in ... more
Stanton descendant honored as citizen of Seneca Falls
Coline Jenkins, great-great-granddaughter of women's rights pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton, was named an honorary citizen of Seneca Falls on July 1, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Jenkins has long advocated for women’s rights and ... more
Geneva church poised for historic recognition
St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church in Geneva may soon gain state and national recognition, according to the Finger Lakes Times. It’s one of 20 New York properties recommended for inclusion on the State and National ... more
Middlesex to host 150th anniversary at historic schoolhouse
The Middlesex Heritage Group will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Overackers Schoolhouse with a free community event and family fun day on Saturday, July 12. The event kicks off with a community picnic at noon, ... more
Auburn honors Lafayette’s 1825 visit with new marker
Auburn has officially joined the Lafayette Historical Marker Trail, commemorating the bicentennial of General Marquis de Lafayette’s celebrated tour through the United States. On June 8, a new historical marker was unveiled in Exchange Street ... more
White, Potter move audience with Gettysburg Address recitations
Two Midlakes middle schoolers delivered powerful renditions of the Gettysburg Address during this year's local Memorial Day celebration. Emma Mae White and Rylan Potter, both members of the Class of 2029, recited Abraham Lincoln's iconic ... more
Women’s Hall of Fame wins top preservation honor
The National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls has received the 2025 Joan K. Davidson Award for Historic Preservation. The honor recognizes its decade-long effort to transform the abandoned Seneca Knitting Mill into its ... more
Canandaigua honors firefighter who died in 1978 blaze
More than four decades after a devastating fire claimed the life of firefighter David G. Flynn, the Canandaigua Fire Department is honoring his service and sacrifice with enduring remembrance. Flynn, 25, died in the line ... more
Fayette event brings one-room schoolhouses back to life
The Fayette Historical Society is inviting families to step into the past this Saturday with a hands-on history program exploring the town’s one-room schoolhouses. The event, scheduled for May 17 from 1 to 3 p.m., ... more
Walking tour retraces Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s historic steps
A new guided walking tour invites residents and visitors to walk the same path Elizabeth Cady Stanton likely took on July 19, 1848, when she helped launch the first women’s rights convention. Hosted by the ... more
Canandaigua honors Roseland Park with moving tribute
A kinetic statue celebrating the legacy of Roseland Park will officially debut on May 16 in Canandaigua, according to The Canandaigua Messenger. The sculpture, named Ghost of Roseland, honors the beloved amusement park that closed ... more
Judy Hart reflects on the creation of the Women’s Rights National Historical Park
During a recent appearance on FLX Weekly, Judy Hart, the founding superintendent of the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, reflected on the creation of the park and the legacy it has built ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Judy Hart, Author of “A National Park For Women’s Rights” (podcast)
Judy Hart is the founding Superintendent of the Women's Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls, New York. She also wrote the book on it. The author of "A National Park For Women's Rights" joins ... more
Seneca Falls church to join Sacred Sites Open House
A historic Seneca Falls church will open its doors to the public as part of the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s 15th annual Sacred Sites Open House on May 17 and 18. Trinity Episcopal Church, located ... more
