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.

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 Business Meeting, 6:00 Membership Update and 6:30 Community Chat Series

April – November at the Historic Macedon Academy 1185 Macedon Center Rd.
February and March at the Macedon Center Meetinghouse 1208 Macedon Center Rd.

(No meetings in December or January)

Open Houses are held May to September on the last Sunday of the month from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Meetings and Events

Meetings

The Macedon Historical Society meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month April through November at the Historic Macedon Academy at 1185 Macedon Center Rd. Parking is at the MC Methodist Church north parking lot, just 3 houses west of the academy. February & March meetings are at the Macedon Center Meetinghouse 1208 Macedon Center Rd. parking is available on the premises.
These meetings are free to the public.
You will find virtual meetings information on Macedon History NY Facebook page. We also will
physically meet at the Macedon Town Hall 32 Main St, Macedon. Please email macedonacademy@gmail.com or call 315-538-0051.

Events

Sunday, November 12th, 2:00 pm Rand Darrow will present his portraits of nine African
Americans who fought as Buffalo Soldiers in the Civil War, and the Hell Fighters of WW1. These
extremely interesting and detailed portraits are painted on panels. Rand explains how each person
was affected by racial prejudice and how they reacted. Free to the public, refreshments available.

Saturday, November 18th, 3:00 pm The Macedon Historical Society has the privilege of announcing
the Brighton Symphony Orchestra’s Rococo Project is leaving its usual place in the late 18th century to do
some time traveling to the Macedon Center Meetinghouse at 1208 Macedon Center Rd., Macedon, NY 14502. The concert will be a program of charming salon music from ca. 1900, the “Belle Epoque”. Please join us for
a program for strings and harp at the Macedon Center Meetinghouse.
Admission is FREE, donations gratefully accepted. Parking is available on the premises or at the Macedon
Methodist Church.

Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 2:00 - 4:00pm Holiday
Appreciation Open House at the Macedon Center Meetinghouse 1208 Macedon Center Rd., Holiday Cheer, plenty of
refreshments and holiday goodies. Crossmolina will be
performing for our delight with sing a longs, old time
favorites and some surprises too. All are welcome. Bring
family and friends. Free to the public and parking on premises.

Nov Dec 2023 Event Flyer

These events are free, donations are encouraged.

Chats

Our "Community Chat" series has been well received. Families from our community come and share their stories after the Membership updates at each meeting. A guest speaker will share their stories of living and growing in Macedon.  These "Chats" will be posted on our Facebook Page, Macedon NY History.  Please join us.

Community Chats