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Take a walk through time and discover treasures from the past. The Chemung Valley History Museum strives to present history in unique and dynamic ways. At its museum, the Society offers resources on the history of the Chemung River Valley region through collections focusing on the Southern Tier of New York State and neighboring Northern Pennsylvania.

We "bring history alive" through interpretive exhibitions, education programs, and publications. The Society provides a setting for life-long learning. It's worth a visit!

The Chemung Valley History Museum is located at 415 East Water Street in the heart of downtown Elmira, New York. The museum is approximately 15 miles east of Corning, 30 miles south of Ithaca, and 55 miles west of Binghamton.

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! The Great Car Thing Party is back for its 19th year on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This year’s party features a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.

Tickets are $125.00 and include entry for two for an evening of fun, food, drinks, and music and a chance to win $10,000! Only 250 tickets will be sold, so buy yours today. Can’t make it to the party? You’re still eligible for the grand prize drawing. You can buy your ticket at CCHS or from one of our Trustees.

Join Historic Elmira, Inc. in a celebration of Amazing Elmira during National Preservation Month. Our community is full of historic architectural treasures, and during our third treasure hunt, we encourage you to explore them for a chance to win $150. The treasure hunt focuses on angelic public sites in Elmira. Can you find these treasures? Get the contest entry form here and enter for a chance to win!

May Lecture Series

Join us every Thursday in May at 7:00 pm for the Blue and Gray Civil War Lecture Series. Topics include the Battle of Gettysburg, Civil War Espionage, Sergeant Berry Benson, the Underground Railroad and the Atlanta Campaign. See our calendar of events for more details. These presentations are free and open to the public.