Yates County Geneological and Historic

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107 Chapel St
Penn Yan, NY 14527
+1 (315) 536-7318

The Yates County History Center, anchored by the Oliver House Museum in Penn Yan, NY, is one of the oldest institutions in the state, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the rich history of Yates County since 1860. The center comprises four buildings and offers a variety of resources, including exhibits, genealogy research, and digital archives.

Recently, the center has enhanced its offerings with a children's room featuring an agricultural theme, designed to engage young visitors with interactive activities such as harvesting apples and playing with farm-themed puzzles. The Spencer Research Center provides access to a wealth of digital resources, including over 230,000 searchable pages of Yates County newspapers, making local history accessible to all.

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