history
FultonHistory.com Workshop
Cortland County Historical Society 25 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY, United StatesThis workshop will help demystify the search process on FultonHistory.com. The website is a fantastic resource for searching and accessing Cortland County newspapers from as early as 1815, but can be rather tricky to navigate. The Cortland County Historical Society's Collections & Research Assistant, Sophie, will reveal some of her best methods for tracking down articles […]
Main Street Walking Tour
Bailey Place Insurance North Main Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesLooking for an engaging and educational way to explore the historic Main Street of Cortland? Join us on a walking tour led by Kate O’Connell, the City of Cortland Historian and Cortland County Historical Society trustee. On this tour, you will discover the fascinating stories behind the buildings and people that have shaped our downtown […]
Paranormal Investigation of the 1890 House Museum
1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesJoin us as the Dream Seekers Paranormal leads an interactive paranormal investigation of the 1890 House Museum. Admission is $35. Please call (607) 756-7551 for tickets.
Historic Tours of Center for the Arts
Center for the Arts of Homer 72 S. Main St, Homer, NY, United StatesHere's a unique chance to scratch a curiosity itch. Catch a rare behind-the-scenes look at the historic Center for the Arts of Homer with a guided tour. Learn about the weird and wonderful history of this converted church on Saturday, June 10, starting at 12:30pm. Each tour lasts 25 minutes. Learn some interesting facts, and […]
Paranormal Investigation of the 1890 House Museum
1890 House Museum 37 Tompkins Street, Cortland, NY, United StatesJoin us as the Dream Seekers Paranormal leads an interactive paranormal investigation of the 1890 House Museum. Admission is $35. Please call (607) 756-7551 for tickets.
23rd Annual National Brockway Truck Show
Village of Homer Homer, United StatesTruck buffs, regional history enthusiasts, and festival-goers come in hoards to the 23rd Annual Brockway Truck Show, August 12, for the sights and sounds of the Brockway Motor Truck Co. legacy. A majority of the show's events will take place at the Central New York Living History Center, which is home to an impressive collection […]
The Glen Haven Paranormal Investigation
The Glen Haven 7434 Fair Haven Road, Homer, NY, United StatesAs many of you may have heard or experienced, there is a long history of stories involving haunting of The Glen Haven. We are very fortunate to have met Dream Seekers Paranormal, thanks to Cortland Curiosities, they came out recently and did an investigation for us, and the results were pretty alarming. And on Monday, […]
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. […]
Monsters in the Museum
CNY Living History Center 4386 US Route 11, Cortland, NY, United StatesHalloween fun at the CNY Living History Center from 11am -3pm on Saturday, October 28. Enjoy pumpkin decorating, crafts for kids, snacks, costume prizes and ghost stories at 1pm. The day will also feature the Homeville Museum's model train displays. Admission price includes tours of all CNY Living History Center Museums: Homeville Museum, Brockway Museum, […]
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 […]
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 […]