Ucoming Events
June 30, 2008 Noon-1:30
DEC Arts Grants Seminar at Phelps Historical Society, 66 Main Street, Phelps
Come learn how to apply for this grant for program funding in 2009. Applications are due September 22, 2008. Free and open to all.
Other seminars available through August at various locations.* Contact Mary Beth Springmeier at 315.548.4940 for more information. For complete guidelines & information go to www.artsfl.org.
Water to Windows Day Trip on July 15, 2008
Enrich Your Community! Apply for a DEC Arts Grant
About Us
Phelps Community Historical Society (PCHS) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the study of life in greater Phelps and presents its history (past & present) in a variety of public programs and exhibits. We acquire and preserve objects and recorded information concerning the Town and Village of Phelps and have being doing so since 1969.
PCHS interprets life in Phelps through its museum and exhibits and offers a variety of programs and services to the general public. PCHS even provides downtown walking tours and group tour programs. Community events are also listed on the Calendar of Events.
PCHS maintains and interprets two historical buildings in the community of Phelps. The brick constructed, historic Howe House, became the home of the Phelps Community Historical Society in 1999. A two-story outhouse is connected to the HoweHouse, with entrances on both the first and second floors. Located on 66 Main Street, the Howe House is our main museum and there are both permanent and rotating exhibits including household and farm equipment. It is open to the public:
- 10 AM-4 PM on Tuesdays - Fridays throughout the year
- 10 AM -4 PM on Tuesdays - Saturdays during the summer season (June-Labor Day)
The Howe House is even available for private use for parties, receptions and showers.
In 2005, PCHS acquired the “Country Lawyer’s Office”, a one-story red brick building with four white pillars. Built around 1835, this site became well-known after the best selling novel; The Country Lawyer was written in 1939 by Bellamy Partridge. For almost 40 years, Bellamy’s father, Samuel S. Partridge, practiced law in this building. Currently this building is open by appointment only. We are currently undergoing strategic planning to determine its long term use for visitors and the community. Phelps native, Mary Hicks Preston, purchased both buildings for the Phelps Community Historical Society.
Volunteers are the heart and soul of every program, service, exhibit and event at the Historical Society. New volunteers are always welcome – a few hours really do make a difference! |
