Our Mission
Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in 2000, the Sheridan Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational corporation working to promote a greater knowledge of and appreciation for the history of Sheridan, New York.
To advance our mission we:
- encourage original research in local history
- collect Sheridan-related artifacts and memorabilia
- sponsor exhibits and educational programming
- support the preservation and marking of historic sites in the town
Sheridan Historical Center
Our Historical Center is located at the very center of Sheridan, on the corner of U.S. Route 20 and Center Road. It houses two floors of displays chronicling Sheridan’s agricultural history, daily life, schools, and organizations. We are open seasonally on select days or by appointment. Please call (716) 673-1822 for more information or to make an appointment.
Our home has a story of its own to tell. It was built in 1929 by the local chapter of the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows. Located at the heart of town, it quickly became a community gathering spot. For the latter part of the 20th century, it functioned as the Sheridan town hall.
VISIT US:
The Historical Center is open seasonally on select days or by appointment. Please check our events calendar below or consider following us on Facebook.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, June 7, 2026
12-3 p.m. open Hours
1 p.m. Memorial Gathering Honoring Mary K. Langworthy
Sheridan Historical Center, corner of U.S. Route 20 and Center Road
Monday, June 15
5-6:30 p.m. Open Hours
6:30 p.m. Guest Lecture: History of Chautauqua County Poor Farm with Michelle Henry
Sheridan Historical Center, corner of U.S. Route 20 and Center Road
Monday, June 29
12-3 p.m. Open Hours
3 p.m. Monthly meeting
Sheridan Historical Center, corner of U.S. Route 20 and Center Road
Wed, July 8, 2026
5-6:30 p.m. Open Hours
6:30 p.m. Guest Lecture: Special Places & Events in Sheridan, 1830-1860 with Wendy Straight
Sheridan Historical Center, corner of U.S. Route 20 and Center Road
Thursday, July 23
6:30 p.m. An Evening of Music at the Sheridan Community Center, with the Cassadaga Area Band
Bring your own chair. Bake Sale & Refreshments available.
Sheridan Municipal Complex, 2773 Route 20, Sheridan, NY
Monday, July 27
12-3 p.m. Open Hours
3 p.m. Quarterly Trustees Meeting
Sheridan Historical Center, corner of U.S. Route 20 and Center Road
Sunday, August 2
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chautauqua County history Expo
Featuring Historical Displays from around the County, including Sheridan
Chautauqua Municipal Building, Mayville, NY
Friday, August 14
5-6:30 p.m. Open Hours
6:30 p.m. Guest Lecture: Local women in the Suffrage Movement with Traci Langworthy
Sheridan Historical Center, corner of U.S. Route 20 and Center Road
Monday, August 31
12-3 p.m. Open Hours
3 p.m. Monthly Meeting
Sheridan Historical Center, corner of U.S. Route 20 and Center Road
Tuesday, November 3
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Election Day bake sale and Patriotic Quilt Raffle
Sheridan Historical Center, corner of U.S. Route 20 and Center Road
By appointment
To make an appointment to tour our Historical Center, please call (716) 960-9026 or (716) 673-1822
Sheridan Historical Center, corner of U.S. Route 20 and Center Road