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2026 Programs

Join us for an informative evening!

Join us for an informative evening!

Join us for an informative evening!

All programs are held at 

THE LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE 

and begin promptly at 7pm. 


Refreshments are served at the conclusion of the program.


Tuesday, April 28th

Join us for an informative evening!

Join us for an informative evening!

LEE HICKEY

will share her story “The Murder of Cora Sweet.” She is a local historical author, who last year spoke about her book, "The Girl in the Glass Coffin". 

Tuesday, May 26th

Join us for an informative evening!

Tuesday, June 23rd

BARBARA WARNER DEAN 

will discuss Women of World War II: On the Front Lines and on the Home Front. During World War II, women took on new roles, both in the military and as civilians. Beyond Rosie the River and the Atomic Girls, women made contributions to the war effort.

Tuesday, June 23rd

Tuesday, August 25th

Tuesday, June 23rd

GENE LONGLEY 

will talk about the Longley Brothers in a program titled “A Tale that is Told: The Longley’s". The discussion will include the history of the Longley name, migration to the USA and their local history in Sterling.

Tuesday, July 28th

Tuesday, August 25th

Tuesday, August 25th

JOHN LAMPHERE

will examine the history of the writing of the Declaration of Independence, along with its true intent. 

Tuesday, August 25th

Tuesday, August 25th

Tuesday, August 25th

GEORGE IRWIN

will be discussing railroads around sterling. He will point out the fact that if we drew a 20- mile radius around Sterling, we would find six railroads of the past. George will discuss the trains, how they came to the area, and why.

Tuesday, September 22nd

Tuesday, September 22nd

Tuesday, September 22nd

GEORGE COANT

The Town of Volney Historian will present a program titled: The Ghost of Seneca Hill.   Seneca Hill is a community that sits between Fulton and Oswego near Minetto. A tragedy that occurred there that may have caused multiple witnesses to see a frightened female apparition running in the vicinity. A myth or the truth? Come to find out for yourself 

Tuesday, October 27th

Tuesday, September 22nd

Tuesday, September 22nd

SUSIE PARSONS

The Town of Sterling Historian will present a program on motivations, Sterling, and the Revolutionary War: What Would It Take for You to Disown Your Mother?  

Questions?

Tuesday, September 22nd

Questions?

 Please call (315) 947-5666 ext. 29

Sterling Historical Society

1294 State Route 104A, Sterling, NY

(315) 947-5666 ext. 29

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