Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum Complex

The Corning Painted Post Historical Society (CPPHS) is a renowned organization founded in 1947 with the mission to collect and disseminate local historical data, as well as to commemorate the incorporation of Corning as a village in 1948. Over the years, CPPHS has expanded its efforts, acquiring and restoring the historic Painted Post Tavern and overseeing the Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes, which includes the Benjamin Patterson Inn and other restored buildings. With a vast collection of historical items and a commitment to living history programs, CPPHS attracts thousands of visitors annually. As a prominent institution in the museum community, CPPHS houses a research library and archives that hold a wide range of local history resources, including books, photographs, objects, and an extensive historic clothing collection. The society welcomes research requests, inquiries about local history, and donations of historical objects. With a dedicated staff and a board of directors, CPPHS continues to preserve and share the rich heritage of Corning and the surrounding region.Generated from the website