Cincinnatus Area Heritage Society

Cincinnatus Area Heritage Society Members of CAHS are committed to the promotion of educational programing and historic preservation. Now used as a Community Center.

Society Officers
President: Michael Meyers
Vice President: William Cobb
Clerk: Melanie Campbell

Board of Directors:
Co-Chair: Beth MacRae (607) 863-3856
Co-Chair: John Rice (607) 863-3670
Vice Chair: Lora Congdon (607) 842-6786
Secretary: Jaymie Closson (607) 745-9942
Treas

urer: Leona Diaz (607) 429-9495
Board Members:
Jim Button (607) 863-3321
Sherry Byron (607) 345-6329
Ron Colasurdo (607) 863-4146
Joanne Livermore (607) 662-5877
Thomas Mulhern (607) 345-2881
Pat Rice (607) 863-3670
John Tennant (607) 745-1618
Ed Zeeuw (607) 863-4214

Incorporated by the Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York on May 26, 1978. Absolute Charter granted by Board of Regents for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department on March 25, 1983. Award of Merit presented by The Regional Conference of Historical Agencies for the Renovation and Adaptive Reuse of an Early 19th Century Congregational Church. This award recognizes an outstanding achievement in the field of local history. Please remember that we have Memorial Plaques in the Heritage Hall. A tax-deductible donation of $50 or more to the Society in honor or memory of a loved one will add their name to our Memorial Plaques. MEMBERSHIP FORM
Annual memberships to the Heritage Society begin in October. Please take a few moments to fill out the form below and support the Heritage Society so that we may continue to preserve the Heritage Hall for public use and for educational and performance programs. Thank you for your help.
____INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP $15
____FAMILY ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP $20
____ANNUAL BUSINESS/SPONSOR $30
____LIFE MEMBER $100 (one time contribution per person)
NAME_____________________________
ADDRESS__________________________
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Email:_____________________________
Please make check payable to Cincinnatus Area Heritage Society
Please mail to:
Leona Diaz, Treasurer
Cincinnatus Area Heritage Society
2781 State Route 26
P.O. Box 264
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
CCS Alumni please indicate your class year_____

Calendars, ornaments, coffee mugs, books and postcards are all available by contacting Beth MacRae (607) 863-3856 .
******* THE HERITAGE HALL IS AVAILABLE TO RENT FOR MEMORIAL SERVICES, WEDDINGS, AND PERFORMANCES, FOR A FEE. Contact Beth MacRae (607) 863-3856 for information. PLEASE HELP US MAINTAIN THE HERITAGE HALL. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

The first of three introductory classes on making a braided rug or mat was this afternoon (6/13). Look at the beginning...
06/13/2026

The first of three introductory classes on making a braided rug or mat was this afternoon (6/13). Look at the beginnings that were made....

We still have one opening left for June 27th. Make it yours by calling the Kellogg Free Library to register: 607-863-4300.

It happened today: June 12, 2026. Cincinnatus Lady Lions Softball Team headed to the NYS Class D State Semifinals. ...
06/13/2026

It happened today: June 12, 2026. Cincinnatus Lady Lions Softball Team headed to the NYS Class D State Semifinals. From waiting, to lining up the vehicles, to heading toward and boarding the bus, it was half an hour of splendid local history in the making.

Milk chocolate and peanuts--what could be better?
06/12/2026

Milk chocolate and peanuts--what could be better?

There are two openings left for the June 13th class and two for the June 27th class. Call the library to reserve your p...
06/10/2026

There are two openings left for the June 13th class and two for the June 27th class. Call the library to reserve your place.

06/09/2026

Stop in and see our newest display!

Here we go, and here you go. The limited edition of the 2027 CAHS historical calendar promises to be one of the best ye...
06/08/2026

Here we go, and here you go. The limited edition of the 2027 CAHS historical calendar promises to be one of the best yet. Make your purchase when visiting NBT Bank, S&D or the Cincinnatus Home Center. We're keeping our price the same as last year: $20.

NOTE: We also plan to sell the calendars on the 4th of July at our vendor table. And you can always buy from one of our CAHS board members.

06/05/2026
CAHS joins the Kellogg Free Library in welcoming a Union 36 two-harness loom that will replicate the one former Rogers ...
06/04/2026

CAHS joins the Kellogg Free Library in welcoming a Union 36 two-harness loom that will replicate the one former Rogers House resident Bessie M. Seely used to make her rag rugs. In through the Rogers House back door we went, negotiating a narrow passage through the former woodhouse and an even narrower inner door before reaching our destination: The Loom Room. Our heartfelt thanks to Kathryn Mcmahon (owner of Old School Wool and Weaving in So. Otselic) and her husband Walter for making this happen in Cincinnatus.

In the coming week we hope to be warping/threading the loom. In the weeks to come we'll be offering workshops for folks who'd like to learn how to weave a rug.

CAHS has this morning (6/3) created a designated textile fund for those who wish to make monetary donations for supplies. Weaving, quilting, hooked rug making, and braided rug making were four of Miss Seely's artistic passions. The designated fund will enable us to purchase quality supplies for learners.

Tina Knickerbocker's fifth graders accompanied CAHS board members this morning. We met at the Academy, strolled across ...
06/02/2026

Tina Knickerbocker's fifth graders accompanied CAHS board members this morning. We met at the Academy, strolled across Main St. and turned right to visit Elmer Ambrose Sperry's signage. Ask us how the bell in the Academy worked, how a young student named Ruth Holmes lost her school pencil in between the slats of the boardwalk, how the school was cleaned and heated. Ask us about Elmer's mother Mary, Elmer's horseradish grater, his gyroscope, his company in NYC, his wife's unusual first name. We learned much, and we also cleaned the signs en route.

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P. O. Box 264, 2781 NY State Route 26
Cincinnatus, NY
13040

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