Our mission is to promote and encourage historical research and preservation regarding the community of Macedon, NY and to disseminate that information.
We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
Open Houses are held April to September on the last Sunday of the month from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
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MHS Now, Then and In the Future
Discover the history of Macedon and the focus of MHS through this presentation
July 16@5:30pm – Merry Mischief
July 16th Merry Mischief 5:30pm at Historic Macedon Academy Parking at the Methodist Church, west of the Academy Ensemble coast of talented musicians that will dazzle you with an Erie Canal Theme music and entertainment. Sponsored by the Friends of…
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May 17th@11:00 – The Canawl Kids
May 17th – The Canawl Kids 11:00 at the Historic Macedon Academy Interactive presentation with Christopher Blomgren of Historic Pursuits – Sponsored by the Friends of the Macedon Public Library. Life along the Erie Canal, guests will be immersed into…
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Memory Quilt
A memory quilt, a remembrance quilt, a signature quilt – three labels for one apparent item. The goal of these quilts in the mid-1800’s was to remember those who…
Read MoreWalworth Station
Three and a half miles south of Walworth’s four corners is an area divided by two railroad tracks that cross Walworth Palmyra Road. There is no signage to indicate…
Read MoreThe Huddle
The area just south of the Macedon/Walworth townline where Walworth Road (also known as Walworth-Palmyra Road) is intersected by Mill and Pond Roads was once known as the Huddle.…
Read MoreErie Canalway Award – Lock 60
Erie Canalway Award – Lock 60 – 2013 Heritage Award Recipient – “Enlarged Erie Lock 60” A 25-year preservation effort in the Town of Macedon showcases an authentic and…
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Lemuel Durfee Burying Ground Eagle Scout Project
This book contains pictures of my Eagle Scout Project. To everyone that helped, thank you. The dates of the work were: May 28, 1994; May 29, 1994; June 10,…
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Misc Documents
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Route 31 Development
The area along Route 31 east of the village where Berry Plastics and Gravino Park are now located has changed extensively over the years. Click the images to enlarge…
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Former Village
Click images to enlarge and view the full descriptions. A series of 10 views of the north east corner of Main Street and Erie Street.
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