MINERVA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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About the Society


Our Beginnings

Minerva Historical Society Logo showing museum, schoolhouse and outline of Minerva
The Minerva Historical Society was formed on March 22, 1955.  It is a nonprofit, educational organization, formed to promote public interest in Minerva’s history and folklore.  By collecting, preserving and interpreting material associated with its past we hope to foster knowledge and appreciation of our town.  The Society received its Absolute Charter in 1984 and meets in April, July October and January. ​

Museum

Minerva Historical Society Museum
​Open Thu - Sun: 1 - 4
​Closed for Winter Season

​The Methodist Church building in the center of the Olmstedville Hamlet was deeded to the Society in 1979 and by 1981, the museum was opened to the public.  The museum opens every year on Minerva Day in July with a brand new theme and exhibit.

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Events

NEWS 

Museum Opening July 2025

Minerva Day Parade July 2025


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​Minerva Historical Society



​​Minerva Historical Society
PO Box 1
Museum
1384 Cty Rte 29

Olmstedville, NY 12857​
518-251-2229
Note:  The phone number goes to the museum which is not staffed year round.  Please use the contact form below if you need an immediate response. 
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  • About
    • What We Do >
      • Education >
        • Mabel Jones Scholarship
        • Sept. 2023 MCS Visit
      • Preservation >
        • Minerva Beginnings
        • Federal Flats Cemetery
        • Irishtown Schoolhouse
        • Minerva History Books
    • In the News
    • Society History
    • Contact Us
  • Programs
    • Programs 2024
    • Programs 2023
    • Past Programs >
      • Captain Dennis Barnes
      • Mountain View Sign Lighting
  • Museum
    • Museum Exihibits >
      • Quilts and Curiosities >
        • Quilters
      • Woods and Water Resources >
        • Moxam Mountain: Historical Profile
        • Vanderwhacker Mountain: Historical Profile
  • Quarterlies
    • 1970 - 1979
    • 1980 - 1989
    • 1990 - 1999
    • 2000 - 2009
    • 2010 - 2019
    • 2020 - 2029
  • Resources
    • History and Headlines Blog
    • Federal Flats Cemetery
    • Founders >
      • A.P. Morse
      • Alfred White
    • Genealogy Resources
    • Local Historical Societies, Museums and Libraries
    • School History
    • Solomon Northup
    • Town of Minerva Historian
  • Support
    • Thank You
    • Donations
    • Fundraising
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
  • Calendar