Local historians and historical societies are often asked to identify buildings that appear in old photographs to help property owners research the history of their property. While records pertaining to 19th century buildings exist in several repositories throughout the county, we now have an additional resource to help find answers to these questions.

In 2007 the historic Barcelona Lighthouse and keeper’s cottage, located in Westfield, were acquired by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historical Preservation. Although the grounds are open year-round, the Keeper’s Cottage – which features exhibits provided by the Chautauqua County Historical Society – is open to the public during staffed hours from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

American Tapestry: Portrait of a ‘Middling’ Family, 1746-1934 was published recently by Pat Speth Sherman.

The Chautauqua County Historical Society has been selected to work with the Museum Association of New York (MANY) to develop a program that will reach folks who cannot physically visit McClurg Museum.