History & Genealogy
Where can I read highlights of the town’s history?
Read highlights of the town’s history taken from references available at the museum.
Do you offer a newsletter?
We do! UHS members receive the newsletter in the mail. You may view an index of the content of past issues of our newsletter; back issues may be ordered through our gift shop.
How can I do genealogical research?
Our reference room includes local history books, maps, genealogy records, and family histories. Research may be scheduled by appointment. Requests may also be sent to us via the U.S. Mail or e-mail (see below for our e-mail address).
Where can I find other area historical societies and organizations?
Interlaken Historical Society
http://www.interlakenhistory.org
History Center in Tompkins County, the
http://www.thehistorycenter.netJacksonville Community Association
http://www.jacksonvilleny.comSeneca County, NY, Office of the County Clerk
http://www.co.seneca.ny.us/departments/admin-operations/county-clerkTompkins County Clerk
http://tompkinscountyny.gov/cclerkTompkins County, NY, Gen Web
http://nytompki.orgTrumansburg, The Village of
http://www.trumansburg-ny.gov
Historian: Sandy List (skl.tbghistory AT gmail.com)Ulysses Philomathic Library
http://trumansburglibrary.orgUlysses, Town of
http://www.ulysses.ny.us
Historian: John Wertis (bwwfarmtoday AT aol.com, or historian AT ulysses.ny.us)