The Official organizational founding of
Historic Palmyra was in 1912 with first meetings of the Palmyra Historic Society. Historic Palmyra has records covering all areas of the society and all years the society had activities.
As the Society expanded all new activities and records from 1934–69 and another collection covering 1964-2005.
Collections
Collections relating to history of
Wayne County, New York area and the
Palmyra, New York. Most of these items are not on the internet and to get access to them go to the Historic Palmyra site, call or email. A small charge is made for any assistance.
Highway use records from 1800s
Family bibles from 1790s
Day books from 1800–1900
Erie Canal information
Original art work (Examples)
E. J. Read
Major John Gilbert type setter for the Book of Mormon
E. B. Grandin
Private District school records Palmyra, NY 1816-1833
Military artifacts – 1812 – current
Photographs of early schools, homes, businesses, street views
Religious artifacts and history
Wayne County Fair history
Original manuscripts on history of Palmyra, 1836 by James Reeves
William Phelps Museum construction in 1826. Proprietor William Phelps completed renovations to the store by 1875. This site includes much about the life style of the 1800s, including the home and general store of the William Phelps.
Palmyra Historical Museum The main museum is loaded with both historical and genealogical items many of these are listed above.
History
Fight for Palmyra
Urban Renewal History – Palmyra, NY 1964–1976 The Federal Government had Palmyra scheduled for Urban Renewal. This would have taken much of the older down town now the historical part of Palmyra. Historic Palmyra saved the north side of the Village of Palmyra included the Grandin Building, all buildings between William and Market Street as well as business district on William Street and Market Street.