Category: History

A historic Palmyra property that once operated as a popular restaurant is being redeveloped for a different purpose, with plans to convert portions of the former Garlock House into short-term accommodations while … more: Historic Garlock House in Palmyra being transformed into rental property

The Brick Tavern Museum in Montour Falls has completed a $1.25 million renovation and expansion that adds collection space and makes the historic building more accessible. The work includes a 1,600-square-foot annex, a … more: Brick Tavern Museum completes $1.25 million expansion in Montour Falls

Honeoye Historical Museum will join three other Ontario County museums for the Fall For History tour Saturday, Oct. 24. Cleveland House in Naples will open at 9 a.m., an hour before the … more: Honeoye museum joins three others for Fall For History open house Saturday

Auburn’s historic and cultural sites recorded a combined 154,832 visits in 2025, city councilors learned Thursday during an update highlighting restoration projects, expanded programming and the continuing cost of preserving the city’s attractions. … more: Auburn historic sites report nearly 155,000 visits as restoration projects advance

It’s late in the evening on All Hallow’s Eve, 1865, and a group of vigilantes in central New York approach the Loomis Farm to rid the family of their evil mischief and … more: The Loomis Gang: Crime, revenge, and a deadly Halloween in Central New York

The Town of Fayette Historical Society will host a lecture on the Marquis de Lafayette at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Fayette's Historic Stone Church in the hamlet of Fayette. Rosalinda … more: Fayette Historical Society to host Lafayette lecture Oct. 13

The National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls is preparing to honor its 2026 inductees, according to Spectrum News 1. This year’s honorees include IVF pioneer Dr. Georgeanna Jones, education lawmaker … more: Women’s Hall of Fame prepares to honor 2026 inductees

Auburn has proclaimed Sept. 25 Joe Guggemos Remembrance Day, honoring a lifelong city resident whose service in both world wars is the subject of a new book by local author Kathleen DeJoy-Genkos. Mayor … more: Auburn honors World War veteran Joe Guggemos with remembrance day

Four longtime businesses in Waterloo and Seneca Falls have been added to New York’s Historic Business Preservation Registry, and state Sen. Tom O’Mara plans to visit each Wednesday to present a certificate … more: Four Seneca County businesses join state historic registry

Ovid will hold its first Founder's Day celebration Oct. 3 at Three Bears Park, bringing residents together to mark the village's history as it continues to rebuild after a January 2025 fire destroyed … more: Ovid plans first Founder’s Day at Three Bears Park amid rebuilding

A long-vacant Montour Falls greenhouse property is slated for redevelopment as a year-round public market with a grocery and café, seasonal vendors, an ice cream shop, lodging and community event space. Brian … more: Montour Falls public market plans shops, lodging at former Stillman’s site

A late-night train collision in Seneca Falls in 1951 sent a New York Central locomotive off the tracks, ignited a trailer carrying more than 1,100 cases of Kentucky whisky and drew crowds … more: WHISKEY WRECK: Passenger train collides with truck at Mound Rd. crossing in Seneca Falls

New York State Fair visitors can explore artifacts and interactive programs about the American Revolution beginning Wednesday at the State Park at the Fair in Syracuse. The "Revisit the Revolution" presentation will … more: State Fair exhibit explores New York’s Revolutionary history

The Waterloo Library & Historical Society will host a free Sept. 21 local history lecture exploring Maple Grove, the former racing venue at the Seneca County Fairgrounds. “Half-Mile Thunder: The Story of … more: Free Waterloo community event to explore Maple Grove racing history

The Waterloo Library & Historical Society will hold its annual fall book sale Sept. 14-19, offering books, DVDs and audiobooks for $1 each at the Waterloo library. The sale will run during regular … more: Waterloo library book sale set for Sept. 14-19

A new exhibit at the Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport explores how waterways connected people, industries and communities across the region for centuries. "Finger Lakes Water Ways: The People, Boats, and … more: Finger Lakes Boating Museum opens Water Ways exhibit in Hammondsport

Aurelius officials are still reviewing whether the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway should pass through town. The town is one of three communities still needed to complete the … more: Aurelius weighs Tubman byway route

What are the best books on Korea–Japan relations? For a serious introduction to Korea–Japan relations, start with Kan Kimura’s The Burden of the Past for the bilateral history, then read Yoshiaki Yoshimi’s … more: 7 Must-Read Books Exploring Feminist History and Women’s Roles in Asia’s WWII Experience

A new monument honoring Wayne County soldiers who served in the Civil War will be dedicated Aug. 22 during a day of public events in Lyons Central Park. The Wayne County Historical … more: Lyons Civil War monument dedication set for Aug. 22