Go Back In Time.
Wyoming County is rich with historical experiences, from the pride of our involvement with the Underground Railroad, to the rich Seneca Indian history, to William Pryor Letchworth’s beneficial impact on the area. Visit our galleries and museums and be a part of the living history of Wyoming County.
Historical
Arcade & Attica Railroad
278 Main StreetArcade, NY 14009
585.492.3100
Step back in time aboard the last operating steam train excursion in New York State and experience an authentic operating short line railroad with passenger trains weekly!
Arcade Historical Society
331 West Main StreetArcade, NY 14009
585.492.4466
Learn more about the local, rural history in and around Arcade, New York at the Arcade Historical Society - located at the beautiful Gibby House!
Attica Historical Society
130 Main StreetAttica, NY 14011
585.591.2161
Learn about Attica's local history and genealogy information, artifacts, early 1900's furniture, including a complete Victorian parlor, clothing, Attica Prison history and war memorabilia.
Attica Prison Preservation Foundation & Museum
668 Exchange StreetAttica, NY 14011
(585) 708-4388
Visit the Attica Prison Preservation Foundation & Museum, featuring artifacts from Attica Prison, one of the most famous prisons in the world!
Bennington Historical Society
211 Clinton StreetCowlesville, NY 14037
Discover the history of Bennington by visiting their historical society and museum. Check out local artifacts spanning over 200 years of history!
Castile Historical Society & Museum
17 Park Road EastCastile, NY 14427
585.493.5370
The Castile Historical House was built in the 1800's right after the civil war, and in 1956 became a museum for local history.
Eagle History Center
3388 Main StreetBliss, NY 14024
585.322.7319
Learn about the Town of Eagle's history at the Eagle History Center.
Java Historical Society
4441 Rt. 78Java Village, NY 14083
716.200.7621
Visit the Java Historical Society's exhibits and artifacts to learn about the history of Java and the surrounding areas.
Letchworth State Park
1 Letchworth State ParkCastile, NY 14427
585.493.3600
Wyoming County is home to Letchworth State Park - voted the #1 State Park in the USA & #1 NYS Attraction. Known as the "Grand Canyon of the East", Letchworth offers camping, hiking, rafting, kayaking,...
Middlebury Historical Society
22 South Academy StreetWyoming, NY 14591
585.495.6420
The Middlebury Historical Society is located inside the Middlebury Academy. The Academy opened in 1817, and was the first academy of higher learning, at that time, west of Canandaigua.