Greater Oneonta Historical Society [NY]

Description

The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of Oneonta, New York, and the surrounding area. The society has recently purchased the 183 Main Street building, and is working to renovate it for use as a local history museum and research library.

The society offers walking tours of Oneonta as well as tours of Oneonta historic structures and homes. The website offers a calendar of events, photo galleries of Oneonta, and general information regarding the society.

Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame [NY]

Description

The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the past and aiding the present of Buffalo, NY, sports. The Hall of Fame has been in operation since 1991 and, in addition to serving as a Hall of Fame, works with local sports leagues to promote athletics in the Buffalo area.

The Hall of Fame offers an exhibit. The website offers brief biographies of all Hall of Fame inductees, visitor information, and a history of the Hall of Fame.

Brookhaven Town Volunteer Firefighters Museum [NY]

Description

The Brookhaven Town Volunteer Firefighters Museum is located in Brookhaven, NY, and chronicles the history of firefighting in Brookhaven and the rest of Long Island. The museum is home to a collection of firefighting equipment and memorabilia, as well as vintage firetrucks.

The museum offers guided tours. The website offers a virtual tour of the museum as well as visitor information.

Pultneyville Historical Society and Museum [NY]

Description

The Pultneyville Historical Society seeks to preserve and present the history of Williamson Township, New York. To this end, the society offers exhibits within a circa 1858 home. Exhibits address the life and work of Horatio Nelson Throop, the 1898 loss of the schooner St. Peter, and local history as depicted through photography. Throop was a boat builder and captain. In the 1830s, he conducted experiments with wind and screw propeller propulsion systems. He was also active in the Underground Railroad. The society owns a collection of artifacts recovered from the wreck of the St. Peter.

The society offers exhibits and archival access. Appointments are required for archival access.

The Snyder Estate [NY]

Description

The Century House, also known as the Snyder Estate, is the former home of Andrew Snyder, and was a small family farm until the discovery of natural cement in the region in 1825. The area experienced impressive industrial growth up to the 1970s, and was the United State's largest producer of cement during that time.

The estate offers guided tours of the Century House, Widow Jane Mine, and Cement Industry Museum. The estate also offers field trip programs, outreach programs, and special events. The website offers visitor information, a history of the estate, and information regarding upcoming events.

Yonkers Fire Museum [NY]

Description

The Yonkers Fire Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the Yonker's Fire Department. The museum houses an impressive collection of firefighting memorabilia and artifacts, including a vintage hand pumper.

The museum offers exhibits and guided tours. The website offers visitor information and a photo gallery.

Three Village Historical Society and History Center [NY]

Description

The Three Village Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Old Field, Poquott, the Setaukets, and Stony Brook, New York. To this end, the society operates exhibits of local history located within the circa 1800 Bayles-Swezey House.

The society offers exhibits, archival access, research assistance, 75-minute historic walking tours, guided field trips to Setauket, educational programs on local and Long Island history, and educational outreach programs. Appointments are required for archival access. Reservations are required for educational programs, and these programs are only available to elementary and junior high students in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Outreach programs are only available to elementary and junior high students in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

New York City Police Museum [NY]

Description

The New York City Police Museum presents the cultural history, traditions, and policies of the New York City Police Department—the single largest police force in the world. Artifacts date back to early Dutch settlement. The site includes information relevant to September 11, 2001, as well as a memorial hall honoring officers who fell in the line of duty. Exhibit topics include police dress, transportation, communication equipment, portraits, weaponry, 9/11, and jails.

The site offers exhibits, films, and a child safety program designed for parents and guardians. Reservations are required for school groups.

Lorenzo State Historic Site [NY]

Description

The Lorenzo State Historic Site consists of Lorenzo, the 1807 neoclassical residence of five generations of the the Lincklaen or Ledyard family. The residence was built for John Lincklaen who founded the village of Cazenovia, New York; and worked for the Holland Land Company. The Rippleton Schoolhouse is available for educational programming.

The site offers audio-visual programs, costumed interpreters, gardens, guided tours, exhibits, educational services, interpretive signs, archival access, and a picnic area.