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PAINT THE FENCE DAY — volunteers needed!

Saturday, May 9 starting at 9:00 am
@ Prospect Hill Cemetery (on E Main Street, across from the Sidney Moose Lodge; map)

Join us to help preserve some of Sidney’s history! We need volunteers to help repaint the fence at the Prospect Hill Cemetery, and we’ll provide lunch and all the materials you need. All are welcome — just be sure to wear work clothes, of course.

Hosted by the Prospect Hill Cemetery Association, and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sidney, Rotary Interact Club, and the Sidney Historical Association.

Parking is available at the Sidney Moose Lodge lot.

Questions? Call or text Larry Halbert at (607) 237-4762.

Rain date: Saturday, May 23 at 9:00 am

Website refresh continues!

We’re adding photos to the soon-to-be very large photo galleries. (It’s a slow process ’cause we have a lot of pictures, not all organized.) We’ve got more plans for 2026, including taking better care keeping the site updated with new programs and project updates. Stay tuned!

Sidney Historical Association
44 Grand St
Sidney, NY 13838
info@sidneyhistory.com

Our Hours
SHA's offices and museum are open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and by appointment.

Larry Halbert (president)
• (607) 237-4762
• larryhalbert7@gmail.com

Mike Wood (museum curator)
• (607) 434-8258

Upcoming Events

April 26, 2026: The First American Cookbook

Learn about the author of America’s first cookbook — and the mystery surrounding her.

May 23, 2026: General Washington’s Continental Army A-Team

Hear about the A-Team of generals under Washington’s command during the Revolutionary War.

July 18, 2026: Total Destruction and Devastation

The goal of the Sullivan Expedition was “the total destruction and devastation” of Iroquois settlements. Hear all about it at this fascinating program.

September 19, 2026: Fire in the Mohawk Valley

Hear what happened at the Revolutionary War battles of Stone Arabia and Klock’s Field in the Mohawk Valley.

November 21, 2026: The Snow Turned Red

Hear about when British and Iroquois troops massacred dozens of unarmed civilians — and what that eventually led to.

Previous SHA Programs

October 14, 2023: NY State Troop “C”

March 9, 2024: Railroads in Sidney (2024)

April 13, 2024: Civil War Life

May 18, 2024: Patriots Burials Sign Dedication

March 21, 2026: Saratoga: Two Battles that Changed the World (Part 2)

Long-Term Projects

The O&W Railroad Shanty

Soon to be refurbished and open to the public

The Youngs Schoolhouse

Restoring one of the last remaining one-room schoolhouses in New York

Pioneer Cemetery

Our project to repair and restore Sidney’s Pioneer Cemetery

Photos Archive

Our photograph collection spans more than 100 years of Sidney history, including people, places, events, and more. We're building this page out bit by bit — check them out!

SHA Resources

The Museum

Our museum is small but mighty, with lots of artifacts from the history of Sidney and its environs. And thanks to donations from residents, old and new, it's always growing! Learn more.