Latest News
January 2026 — 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.
Upcoming Events
March 21, 2026: Saratoga: Two Battles that Changed the World (Part 2)
Hear about the Battle of Bemis Heights — part of Revolutionary War historian Scott J. Payne’s series on the war, and celebrating the country’s 250th anniverary
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 25, 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
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
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.
COMING 2026: Research Material
We've got a surprisngly extensive library of historical resources, including hundreds of indexed obituaries stretching back decades.
COMING 2026: Contribute
Soon you'll be able to share your photos, artifacts, and stories.
