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 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.
Mount Morris Dam
6103 Visitor Center RoadMount 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 StreetPerry, 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 RoadPortageville, 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 StreetStrykersville, 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 AveSilver 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 AvenueWarsaw, 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 RoadCastile, 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 AvenueWarsaw, 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 RoadSilver 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...