About Us

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.

Our Mission

It is the mission of the Chemung County Historical Society to deepen the understanding of and appreciation for our community’s place in state and national history.

Our Vision

The Chemung County Historical Society will be the leading center of community expertise on local history and preservation through education, engagement and innovation.

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.