Welcome
Take a walk through time and discover treasures from the past. The Chemung County Historical Society “brings history alive” through interpretive exhibitions, education programs, and publications that tell the county’s history.
The Chemung County Historical is located at 415 East Water Street in the heart of downtown Elmira, New York. The museum is approximately 15 miles east of Corning, 30 miles south of Ithaca, and 55 miles west of Binghamton.
The Chemung County Historical Society is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and receives funding from the New York State Council on the Arts.


Events
Out to Lunch: Ghostly Readings 2026
October 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmOut to Lunch: Antique Firearms
November 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmOut to Lunch: Gallery Talk
December 9 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Italian American Veterans Clubby Chemung County Historical Society on October 19, 2026 at 11:00 am
- Patooie!by Chemung County Historical Society on October 5, 2026 at 1:00 pm
- Time Travel: Hello Girlsby Chemung County Historical Society on September 21, 2026 at 12:27 pm
- Don’t Ask AIby Chemung County Historical Society on September 7, 2026 at 11:00 am






