Historic Palmyra, Palmyra, NY

Historic Palmyra, Palmyra, NY HISTORIC PALMYRA is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated preserving the history and architectural heritage of Palmyra, New York.

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Historic Palmyra has the right to delete any hateful, violent, homophobic, racist, derogatory, or otherwise abusive comments on our public platforms. Once known as the "Queen of Erie Canal towns," Palmyra boasts an astonishing array of architecture, ranging from the early 1800's to Victorian e

ra grandeur. Historic Palmyra's mission is to save the history of Palmyra and vicinity through the preservation of architecture, artifacts, and archives. Historic Palmyra teaches and educates through the five museums and their collections. This mission is served primarily through the operation of five unique museums, welcoming thousands of visitors each year...


Alling Coverlet Museum
Palmyra Historical Museum
Wm. Phelps General Store
Palmyra Print Shop
Historic Palmyra's Erie Canal Depot

06/19/2026
06/19/2026

Printing Fun!! Join us!

06/19/2026

Visit us tomorrow, June 20th from 11-1pm at the Print Shop and make a postcard!!
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A time capsule was placed in the cornerstone of the new Palmyra Classical Union School building in 1889. Pictured here i...
06/19/2026

A time capsule was placed in the cornerstone of the new Palmyra Classical Union School building in 1889. Pictured here is the dedication ceremony. The time capsule included information from the Village of Palmyra, the names of all local ministers, bank holdings, a copy of the Declaration of Independence, and more.

ERIE CANAL WALKING TOUR SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT IS CANCELED. DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER AND WIND, WE ARE POSTPONING OUR WALKIN...
06/18/2026

ERIE CANAL WALKING TOUR SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT IS CANCELED.
DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER AND WIND, WE ARE POSTPONING OUR WALKING TOUR TONIGHT. WE WILL RESCHEDULE FOR A LATER DATE, TO BE DETERMINED. TICKETHOLDERS PLEASE CALL 315-597-6981 ON FRIDAY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
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The second school to stand on the Canandaigua Street lot (where the present Palmyra-Macedon Primary School is today) was...
06/18/2026

The second school to stand on the Canandaigua Street lot (where the present Palmyra-Macedon Primary School is today) was built in 1889, with a cornerstone holding a time capsule. This building served the community for 34 years before the current school was built.

Built in 1848, the Palmyra Union Classical School stood on the same site as the current Palmyra-Macedon Primary School. ...
06/17/2026

Built in 1848, the Palmyra Union Classical School stood on the same site as the current Palmyra-Macedon Primary School. The building cost $11,000 and was three stories. This school served the community for forty-one years before being torn down and replaced with a larger school.

Pictured are students of the old Union Classical High School braving the winter of 1897. The school once stood on Canand...
06/16/2026

Pictured are students of the old Union Classical High School braving the winter of 1897. The school once stood on Canandaigua Street, where the present Palmyra-Macedon Primary School is today.

Address

132 Market Street
Palmyra, NY
14522

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+13155976981

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