Events

OCHS aims to encourage community interest in, and engagement with, the stories and history of Ontario County in ways that promote critical thought and reflection.

Parsons Pipe Organ Builders

Thursday, November 13

| 12:00 pm

“Organ Building 101,” as presented by Matt Parsons, a 5th generation organ builder. This Lunchtime History Talk will be a...

Historic Church Walking Tour

Friday, November 21

| 2:00 pm

Ben Falter, Director of Education, revisits four historic North Main Street churches in this fall’s walking tour series. Major religious...

OCGS Christmas Social

Wednesday, December 3

| 6:00 pm

This year’s Christmas social begins at 6:00 – bring a dish to pass (and your own place settings). Members are...

Remembering Roseland Documentary Short Film Premier

Friday, December 5

| 6:00 pm

Join Ontario County Historical Society on Friday, December 5, 2025 for the premiere of our short documentary film examining the...

OCGS Zinc Monuments in Ontario County

Wednesday, March 4

| 7:00 pm

Dave Bloom, OCGS Treasurer and “The Gravestone Guy,” presents “Zinc Monuments in Ontario County.” Meeting is open to the public.

OCGS Researching Women for Your Genealogy

Wednesday, April 1

| 7:00 pm

Barb Hill, OCGS and WCGS President and DAR Member, presents “Researching Women for Your Genealogy.” Meeting is open to the...

OCGS Artificial Intelligence for Genealogy

Wednesday, May 6

| 7:00 pm

Dennis Hogan, OCGS Member and Town of Gorham Historian, presents “Artificial Intelligence for Genealogy.” Meeting is open to the public.

OCGS Annual Picnic

Wednesday, June 3

| 6:00 pm

Bring a dish to pass and your own place settings. 7:00 – Election of Officers “Using Libraries and Archives for...