Historical Society of Brocton & Portland, NY

08/02/2026

It is raining! Makes it a great day to come to the Chautauqua County History Expo! We are here exhibiting some of the treasures from the Town of Portland Historical Museum.

🎉 Today's the day! Join us for the Second Annual CHQ History Expo.

The FREE event celebrates Chautauqua County's rich history and America's 250th Anniversary.

🕙 Opening Ceremony begins at 10 AM
📍 Town of Chautauqua Community Municipal Building
2 Academy St., Mayville

Additional parking is available at the Chautauqua County Courthouse.

See today's schedule: 🌐 CHQHistoryExpo.com

07/30/2026

The Historical Society and the Town of Portland Historical Museum will be there! Stop by and see us!

🧬 Ever wondered if you have Revolutionary War ancestors?

Learn how during a special genealogy presentation by Rhonda Hoffman at this year's CHQ History Expo!

📅 Sunday, Aug. 2
🕙 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Mayville

🌐 CHQHistoryExpo.com

02/21/2026

02/21/2026

The latest edition of the Historical Society's newsletter is out!

Pick up hardcopies at
Ahira Hall Memorial Library
The Green Arch
Village of Brocton Village Hall
Town of Portland Town Hall
St. Stephen's Cafe

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

Better late than never! The Society's November/December 2025 Newsletter.

The February/March 2026 Newsletter will be out in a few weeks!

https://online.fliphtml5.com/ynnhi/iweh/ =1

10/04/2025

Here is our newsletter for September/October!

This issue focuses on the history of the railroad in our town!

You can pick up a paper copy of this newsletter in a variety of places, including the Ahira Hall Memorial Library, St Stephen's, the Green Arch, the Nickel Plate Depot, the Brocton Legion, Portland Town Hall, and Herbert Star apartments! (Can’t guarantee they will still be there, but if you’d like to see them somewhere and don’t, let us know!)

Sept.Oct 2025 Newsletter

09/12/2025

Please join us tomorrow at the Brocton American Legion as we learn about an important part of our local history!