Brockport Community Museum

05/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to the unveiling of our latest interpretive panel on the history of Main Street's lift bridges, and to those who took part in the "Night at the Musesums" event.

05/29/2026

We're proud to be one of eight local museums taking part in the "Night at the Museums" event tomorrow. Join us in front of the Brockport Post Office at 4pm when we unveil our new interpretive panel.

Eight local history museums throughout the Brockport area will open their doors on Saturday, May 30, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the annual Night at the Museums event.

This free, family-friendly evening invites visitors to explore local history at their own pace by traveling from museum to museum throughout the community. The event began in 2019 with five participating museums.

Participating museums this year are:

-Brockport Museum of Local History, 49 State Street, Brockport

-Capen Hose Co. No. 4 Fire Museum, 237 Main Street South, Brockport

-Brockport Community Museum (a museum without walls) -dedication of the new Main Street Liftbridge interpretive panel at 4 p.m. at 14 Main Street in Brockport. The group will be present here throughout the event.

-Morgan Manning House, 151 Main Street, Brockport
Although the historic home remains under restoration following last year’s fire, visitors will be able to stop by a tent on the grounds featuring photos, updates on the rehabilitation efforts and volunteers available to answer questions and share information about the property’s ongoing preservation.

-Clarkson Academy, 8343 Ridge Road (Route 104), Clarkson

-Seymour Library, 161 East Avenue, Brockport
The library’s Local History Room, which opened in 2015, features archival collections and several mini museums highlighting Brockport’s past.

-Town of Sweden Farmers Museum, 4988 Lake Road South, Brockport

-Harford House Barn and Livery Museum, 15 South Lake Avenue, Bergen

01/01/2026

Happy Mew Year and to all our friends who have an interest in Brockport there is still a chance to get the Brockport Community Museum’s 2026 calendar! Stop by the Lift Bridge Book Shop to get yours. There are still a few left!!

12/02/2025

Thank you Brockport Blog for featuring our local history calendar for the ! Pick one up at Lift Bridge Bookshop on Main Street or contact us directly at the information provided in the original post. Happy Holidays!

Gift of the Day - Day 2
Brockport Community Museum Calendar

Today is Giving Tuesday – a day to support people and nonprofit organizations that transform their communities. Today’s Gift of the Day is made by and supports one such nonprofit: the Brockport Community Museum– a wonderful museum without walls.

The 2026 Wall Calendar features photos of the Brockport Community Museum’s interpretative panels that tell the story of our community and are mounted throughout Brockport. The cost is $25 and you not only receive a beautiful new calendar, but the satisfaction of knowing you supported this educational local organization.

You can purchase calendars at Lift Bridge Book Shop, including during the Winter Market on Saturday, December 6. Or contact Archie at 585-944-4128 or [email protected]. 💙Caurie

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The Brockport Blog’s Gift of the Day is a December series featuring items created by residents or natives of the Brockport area. If you’re a maker who would like to share an item, please send a photo, description, information on how to purchase (ex. email, website, Etsy link, craft shows you’ll be at) and a sentence or two about yourself/connection to Brockport! You can email me the information at [email protected] or message me

11/06/2025

BROCKPORT BABIES! 19 Brockporters past and present born at the old Brockport Hospital at 196 Main Street gathered today to celebrate the new hisorical marker, which followed a dedication of a new Brockport Community Museum interpretive panel outside Strong West. Thank you to everyone who turned out to help us recognize the amazing, continuing work of medical professionals among our community.

11/06/2025

10/23/2025

You are invited to join Brockport Community Museum on November 6 at 11:30 am for a dedication celebration of a newly-installed interpretive panel at 156 West Avenue, followed by a dedication of a new historical marker at 196 Main Street at 12:30. Both recognize the work of family doctors and medical practitioners who have served Brockport residents over the years.

If you were born at Brockport's "Old Hospital" on Main Street, please join us for a group photo in front of the marker!

09/10/2025

The Brockport Community Museum is pleased to unveil our new logo and announce our 2026 Wall Calendar, available 9/14 at Lift Bridge Bookstore on Main Street and at our upcoming events (more on which to follow!)

05/09/2025

The Brockport Community Museum is grateful for the continued partnership with Brockport Central School District working with us to update and replace this interpretative panel. Located in front of the A D Oliver Middle School the panel highlights the history of public education in Brockport and is dedicated to Fred W Hill who served as commissioner/superintendent for 44 years between 1902 - 1947. Thank you Brockport Central!