Dryden Town Historical Society, Tompkins County, New York

Welcome – 2025

We are now accepting credit card and PayPal payments for memberships, memorial gifts, and other donations. Click on the “Donations and New/Renewed Memberships” tab on the left to make a donation.

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Currently, we are observing Winter Hours.

We are open on 1st and 3rd Saturdays during January, February, March and April, 10am – 1pm.

January 4 and 18

February 1 and 15

March 1 and 15

April 5 and 19

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LIFE IN THE 18TH CENTURY

April 17 (Thursday), 7PM

Dryden Village Hall

16 South Street, Dryden, NY

George Cummings will be presenting “Life in the 18th  Century”. George will be performing in period costume, with authentic props from the era, what daily living was like during that time.

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ANNUAL MEETING

MAY 15, 2025

SOUTHWORTH HOMESTEAD

RESTORATION OF THE SOUTHWORTH HOMESTEAD BARN

Dryden Village Hall

16 South Street, Dryden NY

7PM (doors open at 6:30)

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NEW EXHIBIT – FALL CREEK WHITE WATER DERBY

From the mid 70s to mid 80s there used to be a spring time canoe and kayak “white water derby” that ran from Etna to Varna.  It attracted 100s of local people, with lots of adventures. Come and find out about this wonderful outdoor adventure!


 

Visit the reference room for historical photographs and documents.  See the selection of local books and authors, including 3 very new books!  See the “membership” page for details about the wonderful books and other DTHS items like mugs and wineglasses for sale.

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Address

14 North Street
P.O. Box 69
Dryden, NY 13053

Contact

607-844-9209
drydennyhistory@gmail.com

Hours

Saturday, 10am - 1pm Tuesdays, 10am - 1pm
Or by appointment

drawing by Cynthia Cantu

Mailing List

Send an email to drydennyhistory@gmail.com to be kept informed of upcoming events.