Century House Historical Society and the Snyder Estate [NY]

Description

The Century House Historical Society preserves the industrial history of the Rosendale natural cement region, operating from the Snyder Estate. The estate began in the early 1800s as a family farm. With the local discovery of natural cement, the site experienced substantial industrial growth until the 1970s.

The society and the estate offer exhibits, tours, and occasional educational and recreational events.

Austerlitz Historical Society and Old Austerlitz Historical Village [NY]

Description

The Society operates the Old Austerlitz Historical Village where artifacts, photos, and memorabilia relating to the town are displayed in a collection of 18th and 19th century buildings. These buildings include an 1818 one-room schoolhouse, an 1850s church, a blacksmith's, the 1770 Sauers-Kellogg House, a granary, the Morey-Deveraux House, and the 1830s Varney House.

The society offers occasional recreational and educational events; the village offers tours.

Ontario County Historical Society

Description

The Ontario County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the history of Ontario County, the original political entity that now encompasses all of western New York state. The society operates the Ontario County Historical Museum, located on Main Street Canandaigua. In addition to three exhibit galleries, the museum also holds the society archives and library.

The site offers library access, information about the museum and its exhibits, and resources for teachers.

Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities and Museum Gallery [NY]

Description

The Society operates a gallery for changing local history exhibits, as well as six historical sites throughout Long Island. These six sites are listed separately in the NHEC's Historical Site database.

The society and its gallery offer exhibits, educational programs, and occasional recreational and educational events.

Weeksville Heritage Center

Description

Weeksville Heritage Center is dedicated to preserving the Hunterfly Road houses. These houses represent one of the first free African American community in the United States. In 2005, the houses underwent a three million dollar restoration, and now sit in a park in central Brooklyn, similar to their original setting. A new education/cultural center is being built now.

The site offers information about historical Weeksville, an archive of press releases, and information about upcoming events.

Mosholu Preservation Corporation

Description

The Mosholu Preservation Corporation was founded by Montefiore Medical Center in 1981 in order to help preserve the buildings in the surrounding neighborhood. The Corporation started as a buyer and renovator of old properties in the Norwood neighborhood, and now is a multi-directional force for preservation and pride in the Northwest Bronx.

The site provides general information about the history of the Corporation and its present projects.

Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum [NY]

Description

The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum is located within the Old Erie Canal State Historic Park in Central New York State. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 96-foot long cargo boats were built and repaired on this site. The Museum tells of the construction of these boats, the workings of the restored dry docks, and the social history of the canal area.

The museum offers exhibits, educational programs, and occasional recreational and historical events.

Mountain Top Historical Society [NY]

Description

The Society promotes the increase of knowledge and interest in that portion of the Catskill Mountains referred to generally as the "Mountain Top" through the study and preservation of its art, literature, history, culture, folklore, legends, and environment by means of a variety of programs, activities, and projects.

The society offers occasional recreational and educational events.