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Saturday, October 25 ~ 6:30 to 9:30 PM
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Step back in time with us as the Cortland County Historical Society celebrates a monumental milestone: 100 years of preserving and sharing our area’s rich history!
Join us at the historic Center for the Arts in Homer, on October 25, for our Centennial Soirée, an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment, and history.
Live music provided by the Finger Lakes Saxophone Quartet will be perfect for mingling and memory-making. The curated 1920s fashion display is a nod to the era of our founding. You will feast at a delicious pasta station, a fresh salad station, and a decadent dessert bar—all served in a walkabout format so you can sample and socialize.
Guests are invited to come dressed in the fashion from their favorite historical era—costumes are encouraged but not required.
Whether you’re a lifelong supporter of CCHS, a history enthusiast, or just looking for a great night out in Cortland County, the Centennial Soirée promises connection, laughter, nostalgia, and a look ahead to the next 100 years.
Help us honor our past, celebrate our present, and toast our future. Let’s make history—together.
Reservations are available online:
https://cortland-county-historical-society-inc.square.sit…
https://cortland-county-historical-society-inc.square.sit…
or at the Cortland County Historical Society, 25 Homer Ave, 607-756-6071.
Book Sale
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 fall 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 SIX dates to shop ‘til you drop, and you may just want to come to each one because we’ll be offering different discounts each day!
• October 2, 9, 16 & 23: 11am-2pm (Thursdays)
• October 11 &18: 10-2pm (Saturdays)
• October 11 &18: 10-2pm (Saturdays)
If you have any questions about the book sale, please give us a call at 607-756-6071.
3rd Annual Photo Scavenger Hunt
Join us for our 3rd Annual Photo Scavenger Hunt!
Solve the riddles, explore some highlights from our county’s history, and snap photos 
The clues are extra special this year as they have been written and selected by our county’s municipal historians, experts in the unique historical sites in their communities!
October Lunch & Learn
*** NOTE: ALL LUNCH & LEARN AND PROGRAMS WILL BE HELD AT OUR NEW “EVENT SPACE”—THE FORMER FREE METHODIST CHURCH AT 9 GRACE STREET, CORTLAND. PARKING IS AVAILABLE, AND THE BUILDING IS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE. ***
History Forge
HistoryForge Transcription Sessions
TBD
