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Cortland’s Cabinet of Curiosities: Exploring Our Curious & Paranormal Past
Center for the Arts of Homer 72 S. Main St, Homer, NY, United StatesWe invite you to join us for a frighteningly fun evening unearthing our curious and paranormal past! COCKTAIL HOUR FROM 5-7PM • FREE TO ATTEND The cabinet creeks open with a cocktail hour, where you can mingle with local historians, shop oddities and art, and discover your future, all while sipping our signature trail cocktail. […]
Haunted House 101
Cortland County Historical Society 25 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY, United StatesDiscover the history and potential mysteries hidden within your Cortland County home! Learn how to research your property’s past using property deeds, historical maps, and local archives, and uncover the stories left behind by former residents as contained in the resources available at CCHS. Attendance is limited to 12. Free for members, $5 for non-members. […]
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Honoring Virgil’s Veterans
Virgil Town Hall 1176 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesOn Veterans Day, the Virgil Historical Society will lead a cemetery walk to honor veterans buried in the Old Virgil and Virgil Rural Cemeteries. We have selected veterans from each of seven conflicts to represent the service and patriotism of all of our military men and women. Participants may bring a small memento to leave […]
The Story of General Mite with former Town of Greene Historian, Peg Ross
Virgil Town Hall 1176 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesJoin Peg Ross, former Town of Greene Historian, for a dive into the history of General Mite, one of the smallest adult human beings on record at 27”. Born in Greene, NY, he toured Europe and Australia, met Queen Victoria and won the hearts of tens of thousands worldwide. To be held at the Virgil […]
Trailblazing Women of Cortland County
CNY Living History Center 4386 US Route 11, Cortland, NY, United StatesTrailblazing Women of Cortland County: Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes. March 9 is a day to honor the remarkable women of Cortland County who have shaped history beyond borders! Join us at the Homeville Museum as we delve into the inspiring stories of these extraordinary women who made their mark on our region, our nation, and […]
Build YOur Own Bloomers
Cortland Corset Building 75 E Court Street, Cortland, United StatesJoin Magpie Custom Creations in recognizing Amelia Bloomer during Brave Women's Week! Build Your Own Bloomers! $30 per student, all materials provided. (10 person maximum) Text "BLOOMER" to 607-591-9652 for more information or with questions.
National Historic Marker Cleanup Day Workshop
Cortland County Historical Society 25 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY, United StatesJoin the Cortland County Historical Society for National Historic Marker Cleanup Day! When: Friday, April 26th, Information session held on April 13th. Please be sure to attend this meeting if you plan on participating in clean-up day! Calling all history buffs and community-minded individuals! We're excited to announce our participation in National Historic Marker Cleanup […]
Cosplay Costume Class
Magpie Custom Creations 75 E Court Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesThis summer, Magpie is pleased to offer five sections of very special sewing camps for our students of ALL ages! Come to the historic Cortland Corset Building to learn about the clothing history of Cortland County and learn to build some different pieces of that history! We will discuss the legacy of Amelia Bloomer, the […]
Remembering the Greely Expedition
Marathon High School 1 E. Main Street, Marathon, NY, United StatesDo you know who David Brainard is? The Marathon Historical Society invites you to learn about this courageous man and his important part in The Greely Expedition (1881-1884). A special program will be presented in the Marathon High School Auditorium on Wednesday, July 31 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited! You do not need to […]
Historic Costume Camp
Magpie Custom Creations 75 E Court Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesThis summer, Magpie is pleased to offer five sections of very special sewing camps for our students of ALL ages! Come to the historic Cortland Corset Building to learn about the clothing history of Cortland County and learn to build some different pieces of that history! We will discuss the legacy of Amelia Bloomer, the […]
Ghost Hunt at the 1890 House
1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesAttempt to reach through the veil after dark in the haunted Victorian mansion. Spend the evening at the 1890 House Museum for a guided paranormal investigation with the experienced team from Dream Seekers Paranormal group. Bring your own investigation tools or utilize the teams cutting edge technology. You better bring a friend, because no one […]
Dio Day
Rose Hall 19 Church Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesRose Hall is proud to host DIO Day for the 2024 tribute to Ronnie James Dio and a benefit concert to support the "Ronnie James Dio CHS Music Scholarship Fund". Tickets $15 BAND SCHEDULE TBA