New Exhibits at the Suggett House Museum

Make a stop at the Cortland County Historical Society to see what’s new in the Suggett House Museum! CCHS is the memory bank of Cortland County, and each time you visit, you’ll learn something new about the past. So many stories to share!

We’ve got some special exhibits lined up for 2026 that you won’t want to miss.Music in Our Lives

  • The Art of Living
  • America at 250

Bring the kids to explore the changes in the Then & Now Children’s Room, too!

Admission to the Suggett House is free, but donations are always cheerfully accepted.

Join us for a Book Bonanza to benefit the Cortland County Historical Society!
You’ll find a great variety of used books at fantastic prices at our annual book sale. Stock up on reading materials and puzzles to keep you busy during the dreary dark months of winter while also helping CCHS continue to preserve local history and provide educational opportunities within our community—it’s a win-win!
You’ll have THREE dates to shop ‘til you drop, and you may just want to come to each one because we’ll be offering some surprises each day! The sale will be held in the basement at CCHS at Grace Street which is located at 9 Grace Street in Cortland.
• Friday, August 28: 1-6pm
• Saturday, August 29: 10am-5pm
• Sunday, August 30: 10am-5pm
We are no longer accepting book donations—we’re full! Thank you to all our book donors. See you at the Book Bonanza!

Bookbinding Workshop with Robert LoMascolo

Step back in time and create a beautiful book of your own with the help of Book Arts professional, Robert LoMascolo. Mr. LoMascolo owns a studio in Aurora that specializes in fine letterpress printing and hand bookbinding.

The fee for this class includes materials and instruction along with lunch. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Date: September 19

Time: 10am-2pm

Cost: $50

 

To register and pay for this workshop, visit www.cortlandhistory.org, click on “Shop,” then select “Events.” If you have any questions, please contact us at 607-756-6071.

 

 

Historical Skills Workshop for Kids: Simple Weaving

This workshop series will teach simple weaving skills and is best suited for children aged 8-12. We’ll share information about the importance of weaving in the household in the past and share examples of textiles from the museum collection. All materials and instruction will be provided at each session as well as a snack.

Choose from either November 4 or November 18 and register online at https://cortland-county-historical-society-inc.square.site/shop/events/6 or call 607-756-6071. Registration is limited to 10 participants per class.

Dates: November 4 or November 18

Time: 3:30-5:30pm

Cost: $10

Location: CCHS at Grace Street, 9 Grace Street, Cortland

 

 BOOK CLUB – August 20

 
The next meeting will be on August 20 at 6 pm
Last night at the book club meeting, we decided that for next month we will read a journal/diary from the time of the American Revolution. There are quite a few available if you go looking online. It should be a fun discussion in August!

HistoryForge Transcription Sessions

The Wednesday sessions are held from 5pm-6:30pm on the following dates:
 August 5, September 9, and October 7

The Saturday sessions are held from 9:30am-11pm on the following dates:
August 22, and September 26

HistoryForge transcription sessions take place at 25 Homer Avenue.