YCHC Calendar

Standing proudly on Main Street in Penn Yan is the anchor building of the Yates County History Center, the Oliver House Museum, one of four 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

Now open!

Scherer Carriage House Reopening
We are excited to announce the reopening of our permanent Public Universal Friend exhibit, following its temporary closure for the expansion of museum space. On February 11 the exhibit became available to explore once again, offering visitors a deeper insight into this unique and historically significant figure.

Friday, October 17
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Murder and Mayhem: The Twilight Zone

Step into the shadows of Yates County's past! Join us for an evening of true and terrifying tales pulled straight from the darker corners of local history. From chilling crimes to eerie happenings, "Murder and Mayhem: The Twilight Zone" will leave you looking over your shoulder.

Location
Oliver House Museum
200 Main Street, Penn Yan

Free Parking
107 Chapel Street

Admission
$10 for members or $15 for non-members.
Tickets available by pre-sale only.

Reserve your spot
Call 315-536-7318 or visit 107 Chapel Street.

Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Dare to uncover what lurks in the archives!

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

A community museum where every story matters!