Welcome to the Macedon Historical Society
Our mission is to promote and encourage historical research and preservation regarding the community of Macedon, NY and to disseminate that information back into the community.
Meetings
Board meetings are every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm. These meetings are to conduct the business portion of the Historical Society. All members/stakeholders are welcome to attend.
Meetings are conducted at the Historic Macedon Academy at 1185 Macedon Center Road, Macedon, NY 14502 April - November. Meetings for February and March are held at the Macedon Center Meetinghouse at 1208 Macedon Center Road, Macedon, NY 14502 (there are NO meetings December or January).
These meetings are free to the public.
You will find virtual meetings information on Macedon History NY Facebook page. Please email macedonacademy@gmail.com or call 315-538-0051 for more information.
Events
Below is a TENTATIVE event schedule for MHS at the Academy or Meetinghouse for 2025.
Thursday - Sunday April 24-27 The 50th Spring Art Show and Sale in the Macedon Center Meetinghouse, presented by Western Wayne Art Group. Thursday, 4/24 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday 4/25 & Saturday 4/26 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, 4/27 10:00am - 4:00pm
Free Admission
Sunday, April 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm OPEN HOUSE at the Historic Macedon Academy Come tour the building and see what's new.
Sunday, April 27 11:00am - 2:00pm at the Macedon Center Meetinghouse BAKE SALE Fundraiser for Macedon Historical Society's Academy Kitchen upgrade. Bring your sweet tooth, for delicious treats.
Tuesday, May 13 5:30pm Business meeting at 6:30pm Community Chat at the Historic Macedon Academy
Saturday, May 17 11:00am-12:00pm Historic Pursuits presents and interactive presentation engaging patrons in a action packed hour of games, food, schooling and dangers as it could have been living along the Erie Canal 1800's (see home page flyer)
Sponsored by the Friends of the Macedon Public Library.
Monday, May 27 Memorial Day Observance - 10:00am at the Macedon Center Cemetery, Canandaigua Rd. American Legion Post 494, Sons Squad 494 and the Auxiliary Unit 494 will observe Memorial Day with 21 gun salute and words for the occasion.
Saturday, June 7 10:00am at the Quaker Cemetery east side of the Macedon Center Meetinghouse. David Bloom (the Graveyard Guy) has created a Field Training work session to demonstrate the care and repair of headstones.
Tuesday, June 10 - 5:30pm Board Meeting at the Historic Macedon Academy - all are welcome to attend this business meeting
Friday-Sunday June 20, 21 & 22 Fundraiser Garage Sale 6/20 & 6/21 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday, 10:00am - 2:00pm at the Macedon Center Meetinghouse
Sunday, June 29 2:00pm - Preston Pierce presentation on the Parcel Post System - mailing children wasn't the only strange items mailed through the USPS.
Saturday, July 12 Home Town Historians at the Genesee Country Village Museum 10:00am - 4:00pm
GCVM is hosting local Historical Society's at their Village. Come out and see what GCVM and local Society's have to offer.
Wednesday, July 16 5:30pm at the Historic Macedon Academy Merry Mischief Music - an ensemble cast of musicians who are unique they add humorous personality, harmony and fun. Sponsored by the Friends of the Macedon Public Library
Sunday, July 27 1:00pm - 4:00pm Ice Cream Social music with Crossmolina at 2:00pm-3:00pm Macedon Center Meetinghouse
Tuesday, August 12 5:30pm Business Meeting 6:30pm Community Chat at the Historic Macedon Academy
Saturday, August 16 Macedon Heritage Days on the Erie Noon till Dusk at the Canal Park & Lock 30.
Tuesday, September 9 5:30pm Business Meeting at the Historic Macedon Academy
Sunday, September 28 2:00pm - 4:00pm Open House at the Historic Macedon Academy
Tuesday, October 14 5:30 Business Meeting at the Historic Macedon Academy
Sunday, October 19 2:00 Dave Ruch performer and teaching artist drawing the audience into the important stories and themes, presenting the history and culture behind the music - Part of the Erie Canal 200th Anniversary Celebration Sponsored by the Boehmler Community Foundation.
Sunday, November 2 - 2:00 - 4:30pm, 4th Annual Author's Forum at the Meetinghouse - Local Authors and Illustrators showcase their work, sales and book signings
Tuesday, November 11 - Veterans Observance - 2:00pm - 5:00pm Macedon Center Meetinghouse - Stories of local Veterans and their families. Blue Star Mothers presentation. Soups and snacks provided
Sunday, December 7 1:00pm - 4:00pm Holiday Appreciation Open House Lighting of the Holiday Testimonial Tree at 4:00pm Macedon Center Meetinghouse
For more information on these events call 315-538-0051 leave a message and a volunteer will return your call.
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Chats
Community Chat series are held on the 2nd Tuesdays of the months of February, May, August and November at 6:30pm - after the Board Meetings. Refreshments are provided. A local family/or group is invited to attend and share their story of Macedon. These chats spin off in all directions. A lot of fun and the discussions are priceless. These chats are documented and posted on the website.