The holiday season has a way of bringing people together—across generations, across traditions, and across time. At Half-Shire Historical Society , this season reminded us that history isn’t only something we preserve—it’s something we continue to create, together. From cozy gatherings to festive community moments, the past few weeks have been filled with connection, laughter, and shared experiences. Each event added another thread to the rich tapestry of Half Shire’s story,

Summer at Half-Shire Historical Society  is a season of gathering, reflection, and celebration—when history feels especially alive and community connections deepen under long days and open skies. Throughout the summer months, our grounds and historic spaces welcomed neighbors, visitors, and longtime supporters for events that honored the past while creating new shared experiences. Each gathering added another chapter to Half Shire’s living story—one shaped by tradition, servi

The Society has had a very busy summer and fall, with many visitors to the facility. This summer, the organization hosted many class...

Our ancestors never had to worry about online reviews :) but it's definitely a part of today's world. Help share your story and...

Our new barn and pavillion, completed this past summer is a wonderful two story facility perfect for your next special event or meeting....

Last November, Half Shire officially inaugurated the William G Pomeroy genealogy library with a ribbon cutting by CNY Philanthropist Bill...

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Half-Shire Historical Society, May 10, 2021 Spring has brough a flurry of activity to our Richland facility. The completion of the work...

Half-Shire Historical Society April 19, 2021 It has been a few weeks since we have written on our blog or column, in this time we have...

Column March 8, 2021 As we finish up the southeast classroom at our Richland facility which will now serve as both a period school room...

Work continues at Half-Shire while we are closed this winter. The Southwest classroom work is coming along very well, and soon this 22' x...

At the years end we received a bequest that now enables us to go forward with the renovation of the southeast classroom on our second...

Half Shire Historical Society News, May 11, 2020 In the May 4th edition of the Queen Central news there appeared a photo of the former...

Half-Shire Historical Society, June 1, 2020 The summer edition of the Half-Shire Newsletter is being prepared for mailing as we write....

As Memorial Day weekend is now upon us, the annual pilgrimages to area cemeteries is under way. This time is always one of remembrance of where we came from and who came before us. Special significance is shown to the brave and honored veterans of our nations past struggles. Throughout the fifteen towns that makeup the Half-Shire region there are thousands of men and women at rest. Most are in area well-marked graves, while some though are not. Half-Shire continues to priorit