Broome County Historical Society

06/18/2026

Take the Path Through History - this weekend!

Coming up on June 20th as part of Path Through History Weekend.

This presentation will be at 1:30pm

CASTLE ON THE Hill by Broome County Historian Roger Luther

A History and Virtual Tour of the Asylum at Binghamton
Built in 1858, its founder would pioneer medical addiction treatment in this country, it’s designer would become one of New York State’s leading 19th century architects, and for over a century it would provide security, health care and employment for thousands. Today this National Historic Landmark sits empty, abandoned and deteriorating.

This it the story of what began as the New York State Inebriate Asylum and later became Binghamton State Hospital. Presented by Broome County Historian Roger Luther, the presentation includes rare vintage photographs, original documents, personal accounts, recent developments, and a virtual walk-through of the building.

06/17/2026

A Storyteller Meets the Ghosts of the Endicott Museum
by Dr, Deb Dyer

05/13/2026

From the vault of the Broome County Historical Society...
Pennsylvania Packet, July 8, 1776

The first printed version of the Declaration of Independence was produced in broadside form by the Philadelphia printer John Dunlap on the night of July 4, 1776. Dunlap would reprint the full text of the Declaration in the July 8 issue of his newspaper, the Pennsylvania Packet.

04/02/2026

The "Cigar Makers of Binghamton." BCHS exhibit at the Lost Dog Cafe, in the historic Hull-Grummond Cigar Company building.

04/02/2026

12/10/2025

Carousel Ornaments and Local History Books are now available at the History Center, 2nd Floor, Broome County Public Library.
There are also a few miniature Binghamton Green Man replicas available!
Buy Local!
Note: Ross and Rec Park individual ornaments are sold out, but still available with complete sets of all 6 carousels. *Edit: corrected price of Carousel sets to $75.

09/18/2025

Join Brenda Cave-James on September 24th for a local history lecture on the Fabulous Beccye Fawcett! Brenda will share stories and photographs. Registration is not required.

09/16/2025

Wednesday, September 17, 6:30pm at Broome County Public Library Decker Room. https://www.facebook.com/share/1EYDxcCWoc/

08/14/2025

An Arch of Classic Grace – the History of Binghamton’s Memorial Bridge

On September 7, 1925, over 100,000 people gathered downtown to celebrate the opening of Binghamton’s new Memorial Bridge.

Now, 100 years later, the Broome County Historical Society is pleased to present the amazing story of this bridge – with an Exhibition in the Broome County Public Library through the month of September, and a Presentation in the Decker Room, September 17 at 6:30pm.

Both events are Free, more information to follow.