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Museums

Chemung County Historical Society

Elmira museum run by the county historical society, focused on local regional history through exhibits and programs.

415 E. Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901 · Elmira, NY

About Chemung County Historical Society

The Chemung County Historical Society operates the Chemung Valley History Museum in downtown Elmira. Its galleries present changing interpretive exhibitions, and it also offers education programs, publications, and a research room. The society is headquartered in the historic Chemung Canal Bank Building and is dedicated to collecting and preserving the history of the Chemung River Valley. It also runs the Booth Library and hosts events such as an annual ghost walk.

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