Lancaster, NY Historical Society & Museum

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Our mission: Is to preserve and protect the town's rich history for us all now and for the future.

10/30/2026

This is a great fundraiser for the Cheektowaga Historical Society. They have a very big project going on. They are moving their existing museum to another building across the street.

Well,its almost time for our 3rd annual fundraiser. Please join us at the Stage on Sunday Nov 29th 4-830pm (no bills/sabres game). Another year of great music and a large basket raffle, and new this year bidding auction of Buffalo Bills memorabillia. See our flyer for info, bands and tickets.

10/25/2026

The museum will be open today from 2-4. No Bills Game today, so stop by.

10/24/2026

Today is the day! Stop by the library and learn about scanning your old photos and documents.

10/03/2026

Next time you are in the Lancaster Public Library stop and check out the display case in the front lobby about the history of the library.

09/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Schoolhouse this afternoon. It turned out to be a perfect day for a visit.

FYI
October 18th will be the last day to visit the schoolhouse for the year.
So, mark that on your calendar and stop by!!

09/13/2026

Stop in today and look for some duck and get a coupon to get a free small cone at Frosty's.

09/11/2026

08/31/2026

Lancaster Public Library
Got a treasure trove of old photos, letters, or family keepsakes collecting dust in your attic? The Library can help! Join us at a Community Scanning Day, and we'll digitize a selection of them for you.

Want to share your story with the public? Consider donating a digital copy to be a part of the brand-new local history archival collection!

Details: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/calendar/events?t=d&q=community%20scanning&cid=12898&cal=12898&inc=0

Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library
Lancaster Public Library
Newstead Public Library

08/22/2026

Stop by the museum tomorrow between 2-4, take a walk around and check out our displays and look for our patriotic rubber ducks. You will receive a gift certificate for a free small ice cream cone at Frosty's.

08/19/2026

Enjoy indoor and outdoor games of the 19th century, light-hearted competition, and time together at the historic Hull Family Home and Farmstead. Take a relaxing stroll outside to see our brand new replica beehive oven and open hearth in action, and get yourself a delicious serving of Mac & Cheese or a hearth cooked hot dog! Finish your evening with a visit to our early 19th century threshing barn for a wonderful basket raffle and your LAST CHANCE to get tickets for our Tea Party Raffle.

By joining us, you help us keep local history alive through educational programs and events that share the daily life of early American settlers.

All ages welcome. Get your discounted pre-sale tickets early and save!

Tickets at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hull-family-game-night-and-bake-oven-grand-opening?fbclid=IwY2xjawTwizxwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXBKaTV5dmdGUGtCZWNXV3dzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEebgBkR7i9XFd9f7ODtWIcwEMnefBCdsqON2n2cD0AuA3r2k-6Ff-VHdcTTTU_aem_xMBrc9crpZtBix2hbsJjKw

Address

40 Clark Street
Lancaster, NY
14086

Opening Hours

2pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17162887755

Website

http://lancasternyhistoricalsociety.org/

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