Standing proudly on Main Street in Penn Yan is the anchor building of the Yates County History Center, the Oliver House Museum, one of three buildings comprising the YCHC. The Center, formerly Yates County Genealogical & Historical Society, is one of the oldest in NYS, has been actively collecting, preserving and interpreting history since 1860. Continue reading about us...

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An important part of our mission at the Yates County History Center is to inform the public about the history of Yates County through museum exhibits and hands-on programs.

Fund raisers are held throughout the year that are educational, fun and supportive of the Center's programs. To register or for more information regarding an event, please call 315.536.7318.

All of our programs are open to members and the general public. Check out what's going on at the History Center!

Calendar of Events

   

Saturday, September 14
11:00 a.m.

The Devil Hath Been Raised Amongt Us: Causes and Effects of the Salem Witch Trials

Yates County History Center Executive Director Tricia Noel will speak about the Salem Witch Trials. The presentation will take place in the basement of the Methodist Church,166 Main Street, Penn Yan. Admission costs $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Registration in advance is not required, but is welcome. Checks and cash can be used to pay in advance or at the door.

   

Monday, September 23
9:00 a.m registration

First Annual Golf Tournament
Lakeside Country Club, 145 SR 54, Penn Yan

Tee Up For History Golf Tournament begins with registration at 9 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10 a.m. YCHC is seeking sponsors to support a portion of the tournament as well as players to enter a team.

Sponsorship levels range as follows, with various benefits based on each level: $100 individual/non-business sponsor; $150 tee and green sponsor; $500 food sponsor; $1,000 cart sponsor; and $2,000 title sponsor. A foursome costs $500 and includes food, 18 holes of golf with cart, on-course contests, and player gifts.

A Sponsorship Agreement can be submitted by August 1 and September 1 is the deadline for participation. For more information on sponsoring the golf tournament or entering a foursome to participate, please call (315) 536-7318 or emailĀ ycghs@yatespast.org.


 

YCHC events held virtually may be enjoyed on our Vimeo Channel.

The following list of lectures, interviews and portrayals are available:

 
 

Interviews

Phyllis Smith
Milly Bloomquist
Maxine Fullagar
Marge Cornell
Marcia Dugan
Ellen Salisbury
Doris Scherer
Corrie Stork
Carlotta Kirk Coriser
Ann Potter Boyd

Portrayals

Julie Sheppard
Susannah Clara Hatmaker
Myron Hamlin
Frankie Merson
John Thomas

Lectures

Free From the Fear
Veterans of Yates County
Outdoor Cooking, Part 1
Outdoor Cooking, Part 2
Immigrants Who Got the Job Done: Foreign Fighters in the American Revolution
Historic Mourning Customs

Colonial Crafts-Candle Dipping

Make Your Own Holiday Wreath
Colonial Crafts-Chair Caning

The Art of Canning Peaches

 

 
           
 

Open Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
107 Chapel Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone 315.536.7318 | Fax 315.536.0976
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