| 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 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. |
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| Upcoming 2008 Events:
- May 26 - Memorial Day Celebration Museum Open House following ceremonies at Ivandell Cemetery - June 8 - Annual Meeting & Election of Officers, includes Picnic at Wright-Reis Homestead - June 28 - In conjunction with Town of Somers Independence Day Celebration • Wright Reis Homestead Open House • Concerts at Mt. Zion Church, Reis Park, Rte. 139 - featuring local musicians - Sue Compo & Scott Urgola - July 11- Woody Guthrie Tribute 6 – 8pm, Music at Mt. Zion Church ; featuring Somers resident Scott Urgola - Click here for entire 2008 Calendar Museum open on special days: - July/August - prior to Summer Concerts in Bailey Park. See some of the Society's collection in: - Westchester County Archives' 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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