This Queen Anne-style house was originally built in 1881 by George Foreman, and purchased in 1891 by Frank and Fannie Bartlett for $15,000, a hefty sum for that time, he said. The house features nine rooms decorated in turn-of-the-century Victoriana and seven fireplaces, each different in design and composition.

Victorian Christmas at The Olean Bartlett House 2024

Take a trip back in time with a Victorian Christmas at the Fannie Bartlett House in Olean, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Watch the Santa Claus Lane Parade before or after touring this beautifully restored mansion built in 1881 with 15 rooms, including a third-floor ballroom.

The historic house will be adorned with Christmas decorations during its annual open house on Friday from 6-9pm. There will be refreshments and raffle baskets, proceeds to benefit the Bartlett House.

Tour the African American Center for Cultural Development

Della explaining an exhibit at the Center

Celebrate Path Thru History Weekends at the African American Center for Cultural Development.

Summer at the Stone House- Ron Cary

Presentation on "18th Century Tavern Music Volume II"

Summer at the Stone House- Jeanette Sheliga

Presentation on "Within the Cemetery Gates."

Summer at the Stone House- David Ruch

Presentation on "Music of the Adirondacks."

Summer at the Stone House- Amanda Woomer

Presentation on "More Haunted WNY."

Summer at the Stone House- Linda Hunter

A quilting presentation called "Playing with Pre-Cuts."

Summer at the Stone House- Allen Hopkins

Presentation on "Civil War Music."

Seneca-Iroquois National Museum and the Onöhsagwë:dé Cultural Center

Outside the entrance to the Onöhsagwë:dé Cultural Center

Learn about the history and culture of the people of the Seneca Nation.

Salamanca Rail Museum

The Salamanca Rail Museum is a fully restored passenger depot constructed in 1912 by the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway.

Salamanca Area Historical Society Museum

Salamanca's historical museum.

Ruth Howe-Prescott House

In Cadiz, New York, a mile from Franklinville, there is a salt-box house which was built between 1816 - 1819.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Visitors viewing art at Regina A. Quick Center

A center that consolidates the artistic activities of the St. Bonaventure University campus, while creating a regional outlet for culture and expression for Western New York.

Quaker General Store

General store located on the Quaker side of Allegany State Park.

Portville Historical & Preservation Society

The Portville Historical and Preservation Society is an educational agency, chartered by the Regents of the State of New York. It was established in 1986 in response to renewed interest in the preservation of Portville's past.

Perrysburg Historical Museum

Want to know the history on Perrysburg?

Old Quaker Store Museum

A small souvenir shop and museum.

Miner's Cabin and Ischua Valley Historical Society

Outside of Miner's Cabin in Franklinville

This three-story edifice of Queen Anne design was built by Tom Corsett and R. A. Crosby for Simeon Robbins in 1895 at a cost of $7,000.

Medora Ball Museum

A church that was built in the early 1860's and displays the local history of the Town of Otto.

Leon Historical Society Museum

Museum full of Leon history.

Holland Land Company Exhibit Opening

Learn about the fascinating history of the Holland Land Company and Leon, NY!

Holland Land Bank Presentation at Leon Historical Society

Celebrate New York State's Path through History Weekend with a presentation about the Holland Land Company at the Leon Historical Society on June 15th at 11am. Barker Museum's Archivist, Catherine Oag-Miller will lead the presentation. She has extensive knowledge of people and happenings of the local areas and is known for giving an engaging presentation. For those of you who may have Holland Land Co. on your Deed, bring a notebook and enjoy hearing Ms. Oag-Miller at the 1836 Church in Leon, NY. Light refreshments will be served.