History

Events

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • historic, black and white photo of Solon Pond and surrounding farm.

    Lunch & Learn: By the Shores of Solon Pond

    CCHS at Grace Street 9 Grace St., Cortland, NY, United States

    An unforgettable Civil War-era coming-of-age saga of family, sacrifice, and the hard-won courage to hope. Waldo Potter has spent his life in the shadows of Solon Pond—working the fields, tending to chores, and carrying the weight of his family’s expectations on a farm that barely survives. In upstate New York on the brink of the […]

  • interior of the 1890 House parlor room, with champagne colored wall paper, fireplace and pink furniture.

    Day Victorian Afternoon Tea at the 1890 House

    1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United States

    Join us for a Pre-Mother’s Day Victorian Afternoon Tea at the 1890 House Museum. Offered will be tea and coffee, along with finger sandwiches, plus cookies, bread, scones, and other assorted snacks. There will also be an addition of a special cocoa bar. For those who would like to participate, there will be a hat […]

  • photo of Victorian women covered in tattoos.

    Victorian Tattoo Craze

    1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United States

    Join us for a special presentation to find out about the Victorian Tattoo Craze and the New Electric Method, by Paul Roe of James Street Parlour, Syracuse, NY. There will be a reception with Mocktails and Charcuterie following the talk. Price per person is $20 (18 and over only, please), and there will be a […]

  • Photo of 1890 House Museum with green grass and blue skies.

    1890 House Ice Cream Social

    1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United States

    Please join us for our 2026 Ice Cream Social!Early in our history, the 1890 House held an annual Ice Cream Social, and last year for our 50th Anniversary we decided to bring that fun tradition back to the community. We are continuing the tradition in 2026, and everyone is invited! Please visit us in our carriage house […]

  • Newspaper Headline Reading Cortland's Dio Lives a Dream

    Dio Day

    Cortland Country Music Park 1824 Rt-13, Cortland, United States

    Rock fans, metalheads, and lovers of legendary riffs! Dio Day returns on July 19, now rocking harder than ever at Cortland County Music Park. This annual celebration honors the life, legacy, and thunderous voice of Ronnie James Dio, one of heavy metal’s most iconic frontmen and a Cortland County native. Expect a day packed with live […]