Don’t miss your chance to impress your mom with a fabulous brunch at Tinelli’s this year! Join us on Sunday, May 10 at 11am for a decadent feast featuring coffee & tea, fresh fruit, assorted baked pastries, cheese filled blintz with fruit topping, scrambled eggs, souffle roulade, French toast with streusel topping, oven roasted potatoes, steamed broccoli with hollandaise sauce, ham, and applewood smoked bacon.

By bringing the special women in your life to brunch at Tinelli’s, you are not only celebrating them, but you are also supporting a local business and helping the Cortland County Historical Society raise important funds to meet its mission of preserving and sharing local history. There is no downside to this event—you are a hero every way you look at it!

 There are three effortless ways to make reservations and payment:

1)      Visit our store: www.cortlandhistory.org and check out the events tab.

2)      Call 607-756-6071 to make your reservations over the phone.

3)      Drop by CCHS to pay in person.

Thank you for working together with us to preserve the stories of Cortland County!

 

History Forge

HistoryForge Transcription Sessions

Saturdays: March 7 & 28, April 25, June 27 (9:30-11am)
Wednesdays:  February 18, March 18, April 15, May 13, June 17 (5-6:30pm)
HistoryForge transcription sessions take place at 25 Homer Avenue.

 

 

SING ALONG PROGRAM  MAY 16, 2 PM

WWII Music Presentation

Join Geoff Clough for a sentimental journey down memory lane with a rousing presentation featuring the music of World War II! Singalong sheets will be provided so you can immerse yourself in the sounds of the 1940s (though not required!), and Geoff will bring along his amazing collection of 1940s memorabilia and artifacts given to him by people who wanted their stories shared. It’s sure to be a wonderful and nostalgic trip back to a simpler time.

This event will be held at 9 Grace Street, Cortland. Members of CCHS will receive free admission, and CCHS members-to-be pay just $5 for this amazing program. No reservations are necessary, but if you have any questions, please give us a call at 607-756-607

OPEN HOUSE  MAY 16 3-6 PM

 

New Exhibits at the Suggett House Museum

Celebrate spring with a trip to 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.

Main Street Walking Tours return!

Main Street Walking Tours are back! You are invited to join City of Cortland Historian Kate O’Connell to explore Cortland’s downtown business district. With her wealth of knowledge and passion for local history, Kate will share stories about the unique architecture and people that have shaped downtown Cortland over the years.

This walking tour is perfect for both residents and visitors who wish to learn more about Cortland’s rich history. It’s your chance to gain a deeper understanding of Main Street’s storied past.

Choose from either Saturday, May 23, or Saturday, June 20. We’ll start the tour at 2 North Main Street (Bailey Place Insurance) at 9:30am, rain or shine. The average length of the tour is one and a half to two hours, so be sure to wear good walking shoes. You might want to support our local businesses and enjoy a fabulous lunch at one of the many downtown restaurants when the tour wraps up—you’ll be hungry!

To reserve your spot, please call 607-756-6071 or email info@cortlandhistory.org. A suggested $10 per person donation will support the Cortland County Historical Society. We’re looking forward to sharing life in the past lane with you!

JUNE 30 6:30 PM

Come join history buff George Cummings as we explore the life of an 18th-century soldier fighting for independence. George will share many facts about a soldier’s life, and you will enjoy a number of Revolutionary War-era artifacts. This engaging program is free to attend and open to the public.

George Cummings was born, raised, and educated in Binghamton, NY. An early fascination with military history has led to a lifetime of study and collecting.

This event is part of our series exploring the founding of the United States and will take place at CCHS at Grace Street, our new event space at 9 Grace Street, Cortland. No reservations are required. If you have any questions, call us at 607-756-6071. 

BOOK CLUB

 
The next meeting will be on Thursday, April 30, at 6pm at 25 Homer Ave.