Museum of the Early American Circus

Somers Historical Society, founded in 1956, is an all-volunteer educational corporation dedicated to preserving and promoting local historical resources and collections, including a renowned assortment of early 19th-century travelling menagerie and circus ephemera. The society offers free cultural programs, guided tours of historic properties, and operates an office and archives in the iconic Elephant Hotel. As an active member of various historical and heritage organizations, Somers Historical Society plays a vital role in advising the town's planning and architectural review boards on developmental issues within the Somers Business Historic Preservation District, while also providing input on the care and maintenance of the town's historic properties through its seat on the Historic Properties Board.Generated from the website

The Elephant Hotel, also known as the Somers Town House, is a historic landmark in Somers, NY. Situated on 1.67 acres of land, it was built in honor of Old Bet, an elephant that tragically lost its life during a tour. Currently serving as the Somers Town Hall, this iconic structure is listed on the National Historic Places and attracts numerous visitors each year.Generated from the website