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

Middlebury Historical Society

22 South Academy Street
Wyoming, 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.

Mount Morris Dam

6103 Visitor Center Road
Mount Morris, NY 14510
585.658.4790

The US Army Corps of Engineers built the Mount Morris Dam in the late 1940s to reduce flooding on the lower Genesee River. Today, the dam continues to provide flood protection along 67 miles of the...

Perry Fire Department Museum

120 Lake Street
Perry, NY 14530
585.237.6373

The Perry Fire Department Museum holds artifacts from over 100 years of fire fighting history. 

Portageville Chapel

6651 East Koy Road
Portageville, NY 14536
585.468.1088

The Portageville Chapel is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a place of rest and renewal for professional organists. The rehearsal facility is available for rent for a week at a...

Sheldon Historical Society

3859 Main Street
Strykersville, NY 14145
716.863.1474

Constructed in 1891 as a two-room schoolhouse in Sheldon, the museum is maintained by the Sheldon Historical Society. It houses a collection of 19th and early 20th century artifacts and displays, as...

Silver Lake Institute

46 Wesley Ave
Silver Lake, NY 14549
585.237.6639

Silver Lake Institute Historic District is a national historic district located along the shores of Silver Lake in Wyoming County.

Warsaw Historical Society

15 Perry Avenue
Warsaw, NY 14569
585.786.5240

Collections at the Seth Gates House include displays showcasing aspects of Warsaw life from the 1830’s to the present as well as rare artifacts detailing Warsaw’s business, manufacturing and...

William Pryor Letchworth Museum

7 Park Road
Castile, NY 14427
585.493.2760

The William Pryor Letchworth Museum is located at beautiful Letchworth State Park.  It serves as a door into the fascinating history of Letchworth Park and a tribute to the efforts of Mr....

Wyoming County Historian's Office

26 Linwood Avenue
Warsaw, NY 14569
585.786.8818

Discover Wyoming County's history! Research photographs, historic county maps, files on every town in the county containing information on various businesses, industries, churches, schools and...

Wyoming Historical Pioneer Cabin Association

3727 Walker Road
Silver Lake, NY 14549
585.237.2079

The Wyoming Historical Pioneer Association is the longest running historical organization in Wyoming County.  It was organized in 1872 to commemorate the pioneers of our county.  The...

 
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