Historical Society
BROOKS OBSERVATORY - Monday, August 23, 2010
7:30 PM. Meet us on Castle Street in Geneva and come to the Brooks Observatory. We will be taking a special tour – email or call ahead and let us know you are coming so that we can let the owner know in advance! 315.548.4940 or histsoc@fltg.net FREE.
PCHS at NYS FAIR- Sunday, August 29, 2010 from 10 AM to 10 PM AND FL Arts Trail & Phelps Arts Center, Friday, Sept 3rd from 4 PM-10 PM
2 Days Only! Phelps (PCHS & FLAT/PAC) will be at the the Fair as part of the NYS Cultural Heritage Tourism Network! Come visit the Fair in Syracuse and stop by the Center of Progress Building. We will be right next to the Syracuse Conference & Vistior’s Bureau. Images of Phelps, Games (maybe cabbage bowling), Treats and other Hands-on elements will be part of the fair experience, including the ability to get more information about Phelps! FREE.
MUSICAL MAYHEM TRIP Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 7:45 AM to 6:45 PM
PCHS & Port Gibson Travelers are off again, this time to Cortland Theatre to see “The Andrew Brothers” musical with a meal and other fun sights thrown in….You see, the Andrew Sisters were scheduled to perform at the USO, but then Laverne gets sick – so what to do? Step back into the days of boogie-woogie & tap and laugh your blues away! $89 per person. For more information, contact PCHS at 315.548.4940 or histsoc@fltg.net
Visit Monk’s Abbey and the Jello Museum! These are some of the the fun one day trips and programs we have planned through the summer. So come play with PCHS – we make history fun! 2010 programs & fun brochure.
MIDLAKES ARTISANS COOPERATIVE- at the Country Lawyer’s Office
This new group is forming with the assistance of PCHS & PAC and will call the Country Lawyer’s Office home. Stay in touch for days & times they will be open as well as how to get involved. Contact PCHS 315.548.4940 or histsoc@fltg.net for more information.
About Us
Phelps Community Historical Society (PCHS) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the study of life in greater Phelps and presents its history (past & present) in a variety of public programs and exhibits. We acquire and preserve objects and recorded information concerning the Town and Village of Phelps and have being doing so since 1969. PCHS is governed by a volunteer PCHS Board Members 2010.
PCHS interprets life in Phelps through its museum and exhibits and offers a variety of programs and services to the general public. PCHS even provides downtown walking tours and group tour programs. See GUIDED WALKING TOURS and School and Group Programs for more group, school and bus tour programs. Community events are also listed on the Calendar of Events.
PCHS maintains and interprets two historical buildings in the community of Phelps. The brick constructed, historic Howe House, became the home of the Phelps Community Historical Society in 1999. A two-story outhouse is connected to the HoweHouse, with entrances on both the first and second floors. Located on 66 Main Street, the Howe House is our main museum and there are both permanent and rotating exhibits including household and farm equipment. It is open to the public:
- 10 AM-4 PM on Tuesdays – Fridays throughout the year (Sept-April)
- 10 AM -4 PM on Wednesdays – Saturdays during the summer season (May-Labor Day)
The Howe House is even available for parties, receptions and showers. Rental of PCHS Form
In 2005, PCHS acquired the “Country Lawyer’s Office”, a one-story red brick building with four white pillars. Built around 1835, this site became well-known after the best selling novel; The Country Lawyer was written in 1939 by Bellamy Partridge. For almost 40 years, Bellamy’s father, Samuel S. Partridge, practiced law in this building. Currently this building is open on a limited schedule. We have recently refurbished this building for public visitation ans use for visitors and the community. Phelps native, Mary Hicks Preston, purchased both buildings for the Phelps Community Historical Society. For more on this project, click on COUNTRY LAWYER Page
Located on 7 Church Street in Phelps, The Country Lawyers Office will be open in 20102 on Saturday, June 12 and July 10 from 1 PM-4 PM; Saturday, August 7 from 10 AM to 1PM; and Saturday, August 14, 1 PM- 4PM. For other times and visits, please contact PCHS at 315.548.4940 to schedule a group tour.
Volunteers are the heart and soul of every program, service, exhibit and event at the Historical Society. New volunteers are always welcome – a few hours really do make a difference! PCHS Volunteer Application And, if you know of a student looking for volunteer work take a look at our Student volunteer opportunities
