In celebration of the City of Elmira’s 150th anniversary, the Chemung County Historical Society, Historic Elmira, and the Elmira City School District have partnered to reflect on our past with an eye to the future.  Local elementary students created artwork depicting various views of the city.  This project encouraged students to learn and care about their community, with the hope that they will be inspired to be active community members now and as they grow up.

 

 

Founded in 1923, the Chemung County Historical Society is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, and presentation of the history of the Chemung Valley region.  First chartered by New York State in 1947, today CCHS operates two cultural repositories: the Chemung Valley History Museum and the Booth Library.  We are the largest general history museum in our region.  Open year round, CCHS tells the history of Chemung County through interactive exhibits, educational programming and lectures for visitors of all ages.  Visit us online here.