Castile Historical Society & Museum

Castile Historical Society & Museum Castile, NY history The town of Castile was established in 1808 and was separated from the town of Perry. The village was incorporated on June 19, 1877. Cumming.

The first settlers, Robert and Janet Whaley, along with Janet's brother, Daniel McKay, built the first sawmill. This was the beginning of many more stores, houses, and facilities to be built into the 1830's when the town's population boomed. In 1816, Ziba Hurd purchased land in the area that would become the Village of Castile. The Castile Historical House is the headquarters of the Castile Histor

ical Society, formed in December of 1952, and incorporated in April of 1955. It was built in 1865 by Civil War veteran Henry L. He died in 1900, and in 1907 his widow sold it to Mr. Frank Vining, who in 1955 sold it to an agent. It was purchased in 1956 and given to the society by Annie Eddy in memory of her husband, John E. Eddy (1873-1954). The building is used as a research center for persons interested in area history, as well as a museum where one may see tools, books, clothes, paintings, and furniture which belonged to people who have lived in the vicinity since Castile was founded. Most of the staff and the Board of Trustees are Society volunteers. Their work takes place in the office and research room, which houses records, files, maps, scrapbooks, and family histories made readily available to visitors seeking information. Also available on microfilm and online (fultonhistory.com) is "The Castilian", Castile's local newspaper which was started in 1878 by Alamanzer Gaines. At present there is no fee for admission or for searches. However, donations are always needed and gratefully accepted to help preserve the house and it's historical treasures.

06/14/2026
Flag Day 2026On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag.
06/14/2026

Flag Day 2026

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag.

06/09/2026

A reminder if you have ever wanted to learn how to crochet, knit, embroider or to do diamond art today is the day! Stop by the Castile Historical House and let the Gainesville Needle group teach you! All supplies needed to learn these crafts will be supplied.

06/06/2026

A reminder if you have ever wanted to learn how to crochet, knit, embroider or to do diamond art today is the day! Stop by the Castile Historical House and let the Gainesville Needle group teach you!

05/31/2026

Happy Birthday to Castile’s Doughboy 🥳
Dedicated on May 31, 1926, it is only one of two in New York State (Harrison, Westchester County is the other) and only of 136 across the country. Designed by E.M. Viquesney to honor those who served during WW1.
Funds were raised by the Wallace-Jeffers American Legion Post #753, and placed at Main & Washington Streets for all to see and pay their respects.

June’s photo display is in place! Stop by and take a look!
05/29/2026

June’s photo display is in place! Stop by and take a look!

Found this on our sidewalk this morning. If this belongs to you please come and get it. There was something of great val...
05/26/2026

Found this on our sidewalk this morning. If this belongs to you please come and get it. There was something of great value in it, that’s inside with us

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17 Park Road E
Castile, NY
14427

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9am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm

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+15854935370

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