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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Society News
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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Somers Town House
335 Route 202
Somers, New York 10589
(914)277-4977
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