Alden Historical Society

Alden Historical Society The Society was organized on April 21, 1965 by a small group of interested citizens who felt the nee Aidan’s Episcopal Church on Main Street.

In November of 1966, Walden Roberts purchased his late uncle’s home in the village and donated it to the Town of Alden to be used by the Historical Society. The home was donated in memory of his wife, Frances Young Roberts, a charter member of the Society. The group was able to hold its first meeting in the building in February 1967. In 1971, a historical marker was placed at the site of the Origi

nal Black Water Baths, now St. In 1975, another marker was placed marking the site of Moffat’s Tannery, an early Alden business. This site is now occupied by the Rite Aid Drug Store on Broadway. In recent years, additional markers noting the Town Line hamlet’s Civil war secession from the Union, the Presbyterian Church as first church established in Alden and Moses Fenno as the first non-native settler, have been placed. Over the years the collection of artifacts continued to grow and more display space and a meeting space were badly needed. These needs were met in 1996 with the construction of a 1000 square foot addition at the rear of the original house. The addition was named the “Ruth Davis Room” in 2006 recognizing Mrs. Davis’s nearly twenty years of service as the Society’s curator.

The Alden Historical Society is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Carl Matthies. Carl had a keen interest in th...
09/07/2026

The Alden Historical Society is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Carl Matthies. Carl had a keen interest in the Society and volunteered to help on several committees and events over the years. Plus, he was one of the nicest gentlemen you would ever want to meet. Our condolences to the Matthies family.

View Carl G. Matthies's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

it's the start of a new month, which means that the Alden Heritage Center will be open to welcome guests on Saturday, Se...
09/04/2026

it's the start of a new month, which means that the Alden Heritage Center will be open to welcome guests on Saturday, September 5th. Stop by from 11 am until 1 pm to check out some of our feature displays, including "The 'Firsts' in Alden's History". While visiting, be sure to vote for your favorite Alden pizza, ice cream, and bar/tavern. We will compile the ballots at the end of the year.

Next week... After a summer break, the Alden Historical Society resumes its monthly programs at the Alden Community Cent...
09/02/2026

Next week... After a summer break, the Alden Historical Society resumes its monthly programs at the Alden Community Center. We welcome Explore Buffalo for a presentation on Buffalo's Top 10 Architectural Features on Thursday, September 10. Join us!

After a summer break, the Alden Historical Society resumes its monthly programs on Thursday, September 10 at the Alden C...
08/27/2026

After a summer break, the Alden Historical Society resumes its monthly programs on Thursday, September 10 at the Alden Community Center. We welcome back Explore Buffalo for a presentation on Buffalo's "Top 10 Architectural Features". We know that Buffalo architecture is widely regarded but why the appeal? Take a closer look, and you'll see classical ornamentation derived from Rome, Greece and other influences. Join us at 7 pm and become a Buffalo architecture "expert" with this presentation.

We have a table set up at the Alden Farmers Market this evening with lots of information about the Society. Stop by and ...
08/17/2026

We have a table set up at the Alden Farmers Market this evening with lots of information about the Society. Stop by and say hello and maybe pick up a membership application.

🐾 Animal Rescue & Not For Profit Day at the Alden Farmers Market & Car Cruise! 🐾

Join us Monday, August 17 for another great evening at the Alden Farmers Market & Car Cruise!
This week we’re celebrating the amazing animal rescues and nonprofit organizations that work hard to make a difference in our community. ❤️🐾
📅 Monday, August 17
⏰ 4:00–7:30 PM
📍 Alden Town Park
🎶 Music by DJ Geno
🚗 Classic Car Cruise
🥕 Fresh Produce
🛍️ Local Vendors, Artisans & Crafts
🥐 Baked Goods & Great Food
🐶 Debs Dogz & All-Star Animal Rescue
🫶 St John the Baptist Catholic Church - Alden, NY, Alden Historical Society,Alden-Marilla Food Pantry,Kiwanis Club of Alden
❤️ Family Fun & More!

Come spend the evening with us, learn more about some wonderful local organizations, support our vendors, check out the classic cars, and enjoy music by DJ Geno!

The 186th Erie County Fair is underway, and the Alden Historical Society is again participating with a display in the Hi...
08/13/2026

The 186th Erie County Fair is underway, and the Alden Historical Society is again participating with a display in the Historical Building, where the theme is “Stars and Stripes & Summer Nights” to tie in the America 250 celebrations. A committee of volunteers, led by Society Trustee Kyle Kavanagh, created a beautiful patriotic display with an Alden theme. Please stop by and have a look and be sure to check out the displays of the other participating historical organizations.

A reminder that the Alden Heritage Center will be open to welcome visitors this Saturday, August 15th from 11 am until 1...
08/12/2026

A reminder that the Alden Heritage Center will be open to welcome visitors this Saturday, August 15th from 11 am until 1 pm. We have special America 250-related displays to tell Alden's heritage & history, and all visitors will receive an Alden Heritage Week commemorative magnet while supplies last.

Congratulations to the winners of the Alden Heritage Week Trivia Scavenger Hunt, organized by the Alden Historical Socie...
08/12/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the Alden Heritage Week Trivia Scavenger Hunt, organized by the Alden Historical Society. Michele Hoffman presents Brenda White and Larry Zobest an Alden Chamber Commerce gift certificate worth $50. Thanks to everyone who participated and submitted entries.

The Alden Heritage Week Committee thanks the following for their contributions towards making this weeklong celebration ...
08/11/2026

The Alden Heritage Week Committee thanks the following for their contributions towards making this weeklong celebration of community events a success: Alden Historical Society, Alden Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, Alden Chamber Commerce, Alden Farmers Market, Town of Alden NY, Village of Alden, NY, JOHNNY SMOKE, Alden Hook & Ladder Fire Company, The Pink Cow Ice Cream Shop and Momma Cow's Treat Emporium, Alden Hook and Ladder Ladies Auxiliary, Keith & Michele Hoffman, Town & Village Historian Karen Muchow and others. Thank you to everyone who attended an event and thank you to those who purchased a raffle ticket in support of Alden American Legion Post #1377. Over $2,000 was raised to support the Legion.

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13213 Broadway Street
Alden, NY
14004

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+17169373700

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