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!
JUST ANNOUNCED!
Kentucky Derby Party at the Cortland Country Club ~ April 2
Get dressed to impress in your best derby attire and join us for a fabulous fundraiser for the Cortland County Historical Society!
This event brings the excitement of the Kentucky Derby to the beautiful Cortland Country Club and provides an adult night out that will benefit the Cortland County Historical Society. Your evening will include a watch party and “betting” for prizes followed by music, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, a best hat contest, and FUN!
Tickets are $75 per person, event starts at 5:30pm
Reservations are now available at www.cortlandhistory.org. Don’t miss this unforgettable event!
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.
April 19
April 23
This illustrated talk explores the surprising connection between the American sculptor William Couper (1853-1942) and the city of Cortland, New York. Late in life Couper moved to Cortland to live with his son, the painter William Alan Couper, who had established a home at 94 Tompkins Street. During his final years there, Couper had largely left sculpture behind and devoted himself to painting. The presentation traces Couper’s artistic career, his connection to Thomas Ball, and the rediscovery of his Cortland residency through local historical research. Sculptures from the speaker’s collection and a painting by William Alan Couper donated to the Cortland County Historical Society will be featured.
This year is our ELEVENTH year of providing lunchtime learning opportunities for our community, and we hope you’ll join us to learn more about local and regional history!
What to know:
~This event will take place at our event center located at 9 Grace Street, Cortland. There is a small parking lot and additional street parking.
~Bring your own lunch if you wish, and we will provide a beverage and dessert.
~Admission is free for members of the Cortland County Historical Society (CCHS) and $5 for CCHS members-to-be. Membership is a fantastic way for you to help CCHS preserve and share local history for just pennies a day! Consider becoming a member today: https://cortland-county-historical-society-inc.square.site/membership.
~Please call us at 607-756-6071 with any questions, and we’ll be glad to help.
April 30
An unforgettable Civil War-era coming-of-age saga of family, sacrifice, and the hard-won courage to hope.
Waldo Potter has spent his life in the shadows of Solon Pond—working the fields, tending to chores, and carrying the weight of his family’s expectations on a farm that barely survives. In upstate New York on the brink of the American Civil War, he longs for something more even as the burdens at home grow heavier.
With his father’s farm slipping toward ruin and familial resentments rising, Waldo finds an unexpected mentor in his Uncle Charles—whose steady guidance offers both comfort and challenge. When war calls, Waldo enlists, stepping into a world of battle, hardship, and hard truths that reshape him from the inside out.
From the rich rhythms of rural life to the brutal realities of war, By the Shores of Solon Pond captures one young man’s journey from boyhood innocence to war-worn self-understanding and his enduring devotion to family. It is a story of heroism, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit.
This year is our ELEVENTH year of providing lunchtime learning opportunities for our community, and we hope you’ll join us to learn more about local and regional history!
What to know:
~This event will take place at our event center located at 9 Grace Street, Cortland. There is a small parking lot and additional street parking.
~Bring your own lunch if you wish, and we will provide a beverage and dessert.
~Admission is free for members of the Cortland County Historical Society (CCHS) and $5 for CCHS members-to-be. Membership is a fantastic way for you to help CCHS preserve and share local history for just pennies a day! Consider becoming a member today: https://cortland-county-historical-society-inc.square.site/membership.
~Please call us at 607-756-6071 with any questions, and we’ll be glad to help.
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.
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
