Welcome!

The Avon Preservation and Historical Society was chartered as a not-for-profit organization in 1983. Our mission is to interpret and preserve the history of our local Avon, NY area. We provide diverse historic resources for the public through the use of extensive research materials, free educational programs and our fine museum.

We are proud to be located in the historic Avon Opera Block, hosting a treasure trove of artifacts in our Museum at 23 Genesee Street, and a selection of books and commemorative gifts. We host several free programs throughout the year. 

Please join us by becoming a member and follow us on Facebook!

Hours

The museum is open every Sunday from 1 - 4 pm.


2024 Programs

HISTORY OF THE KYLE SHEEP FARM

Sunday, April 21, at 1:00 p.m

Avon Park Theater

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GENESEE VALLEY
PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS

Sunday, May 19, at 2:00 pm

Avon Village Hall

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HISTORY OF THE WELLS BARN

Sunday, September 15, at 2:00 pm

Wells Estate (formerly Avon Century Barn)

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For more details go to 2024 EVENTS


Jigsaw Puzzles



AP&HS Meetings

The AP&HS Board meets on the first Monday of each month in the Town Hall boardroom, unless it lands on a national holiday. Our meetings are open to the public and we welcome visitors to join us. If you are interested in becoming a Board member, please contact us!


HISTORICAL RESOURCES

We have many resources available for researching your family genealogy or local businesses from the past. Family files, school yearbooks and photographs are just a few examples of our collections. Contact us for more information about our resources.

St. George Hotel, Genesee Street, Avon, where the Community Bank now stands.

St. George Hotel, Genesee Street, Avon, where the Community Bank now stands.


Thank you to the local businesses who have supported us in 2023:

 


American Legion
Avon Central School
Avon Dental
Avon Feed and Supply
Avon Fitness
Avon Floral World
Avon Free Library
Avon Lions Club
Avon Park Theater
Compeer of Livingston County
Coyne Farms, Inc.
Delightful Quilting and Sewing
Empire Access
Fighting Irish Sealing
Genesee Valley Publications
H & R Block
Johncox Trucking, Inc.


Law Office of Marshall A. Kelly
LeFrois Brothers Automotive
LG Evans Construction, Inc.
Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad
Mulligan Family Farm, LLC
Palmiter’s Garden Center
Pioneer Truck Sales
Stephenson-Dougherty Funeral Home
Studio Sales Pottery
The Paul Tilly Agency, LLC
Tim’s Auto Center
Tommy B’s DJ Service
Tops Friendly Market
Village of Avon
Village Restaurant
White Horse Sales and Service