Painstakingly extracted years ago from the large volume of New York State records, the muster rolls of Chautauqua County men who served in the Civil War are now available for the first time online. Recently scanned by the Chautauqua County Historical Society, the typed, notebook pages give the names, regiments, ... Read More

Annual event will help to cap off county’s year-long bicentennial celebration WESTFIELD, NY — The Chautauqua County Historical Society will say goodbye to 2011 with its annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the McClurg Museum in Westfield. Not only will the event allow visitors an opportunity to learn more about the museum and ... Read More

Winners will be announced Dec. 11 at McClurg Museum MAYVILLE, NY — The Chautauqua County Bicentennial Passport to History is almost over! Passport holders have until the end of November to redeem their passports, making them eligible for great prizes. In order to be entered in the prize drawings, passports should be presented to the McClurg ... Read More

WESTFIELD, NY — Chautauqua County is known across the country as a great place to visit. But, what many don't know is the history behind the county's current success. Places like the McClurg Museum in Westfield are focused on offering the community access to all that history. So, whether on vacation or a resident take a moment to stop by McClurg ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY — One of the most prolific photographers in the history of Chautauqua County will be featured at the Bicentennial History Fair on August 13 and 14 in Mayville. The Chautauqua County Historical Society plans to present an exhibit featuring ten 16-by-20-inch sepia prints of noted photographer John Oliver Bowman ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY — A group of volunteers from throughout Chautauqua County have been working to compile images of former or existing structures, which reflect the rich history of the County between 1804 and 1900. Calling themselves the "Historic Structures Database Team," members have taken to our Main Streets and back roads, ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY — As a special addition to the Bicentennial History Fair (August 13 and 14), the 20th Maine Civil War Fife and Drum Corps will participate in the military encampment that will take place on the grounds of Chautauqua Suites Conference Center during the History Fair. Members of the 20th Maine Civil War ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY — A valuable piece of Chautauqua County’s Civil War history will be on display at the Bicentennial History Fair in an effort to raise funds for its restoration. The relic - a silk banner from Westfield’s 9th New York Cavalry - is rarely shown because of its fragile condition. Restoration efforts have been led by the 9th New York ... Read More

More than 50 different historical groups will be in Mayville, NY. MAYVILLE, NY — What could be the single largest history celebration to ever take place in Chautauqua County will happen August 13 and 14 in Mayville. As part of the yearlong Bicentennial Celebration, the 2011 History Fair will take place at Chautauqua Suites and feature 56 ... Read More

Chautauqua County Executive, Greg Edwards. In This Memo: • Restoring Liberty Rally. • Governor Launches WNY Regional Economic Development Council. • Civil War Encampment. • Sherman Day. • Upcoming Bicentennial Events. MAYVILLE, NY — Restoring Liberty Rally. Earlier this past month I was invited to give a speech at the "Restoring ... Read More