| The Somers Historical Society offers free cultural and educational programs, as well as, guided tours of the historic sites and properties in the Town of Somers. The Society collects and archives a collection of materials related to local history and early development of the Early American Circus. The Museum of the Early American Circus is run by the Society with the assistance of a curator and is located on the third floor of the circa 1825 Elephant Hotel at Routes 202 and 100. To find out more about the Society - click here.
The Museum of the Early American Circus is open to the public on community event days like Memorial Day and on: Thursdays , 2 pm - 4 pm Or by appointment, call 914-277-4977 The exhibits are comprised of items from the permanent collection, as well as changing exhibits. Permanent collection exhibits are generally found on the third floor of the Elephant Hotel, while changing exhibits can be found both on the third floor and the first floor of the Hotel (also known as the Town Hall of Somers, New York. |
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| Current Exhibition Spring-Fall 2009 Windows to the Past: Historic Structures in Somers ****** Upcoming Events June 13, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Histoic Home Tour & Silent Auction Click here for more info. ******* June 27, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Open House at Wright Reis Homestead ******* July 4, Saturday, 10 a.m. Historical Prayer Service Commemorating the Signing of the Declaration of Independence ******** July 10th, Friday, 6-8 p.m. 6th Annual Woody Guthrie Hootenany ******* For more information click here ******* View part of the Society's collection at Westchester County Archive's Virtual Collection & Hudson River Valley Heritage's Digital Collection |
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335 Route 202 Somers, New York 10589 (914)277-4977 |
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| Updated: June 4, 2009 |