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The Association was established during the community's Sesquicentennial celebration of 1981 for the purpose of collecting materials and artifacts pertaining to the history and development of the Allegany area. The Education Department of the University of the State of New York granted an Absolute Charter on December 10, 1987.
We hope to reopen the building and start holding regular meetings and programs in 2022. Please stay tuned for updates about the reopening. We will be open the following Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: 7/16, 8/6 (ACS Reunion), 9/17, and 10/15. We are hoping to resume our programs, the annual cookie sale, and our community christmas service this fall. In the meantime you can message us on our FACEBOOK PAGE or E-MAIL US for an appointment. We are also looking to put together a phone list of people interested in helping, when needed, to clean the center, file materials, and other necessary things that need to be done to keep us going. Contact us at Alleganyheritagecenter@gmail.com to let us know if you would be able to join in this effort. |
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Francie Potter has decided to resign as President of AAHA. Francie has held the President's position for the last 25 years. The Board of Trustees on behalf of the membership of AAHA and the community of Allegany wish you well on your "retirement" as President. Your 25+ years of involvement has brought us to where we are today. We would also like to thank and congratulate Charlene Sendlakowski for taking over as our new President of AAHA.
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Current Officers of the Association
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Contact AAHAWrite to: Allegany Area Historical Association PO Box 162 Allegany, NY 14706 or E-mail us at alleganyheritagecenter@gmail.com |
The Association's permanent meeting site and shelter for historical artifacts is in the former United Methodist Church located at 25 N. Second Street in the village of Allegany. The church, a local historical landmark, was constructed in 1855 by the Methodist Episcopal Congregation, one of the earliest religious societies in the village. The Association now owns the building. The layout of the church has been preserved, including the original pews and pulpit.
Allegany Citizen Digital Archive Link
Tales of War and Confinement from World War II is a book containing letters from Richard (Richie) Boser and Clemens (Clem) Martiny written to the editor of the Allegany Citizen during the Second World War. Mr. Boser served in the European theater of action, and Mr. Martiny was with the Seabees in the South Pacific. Their letters were researched as an Eagle Scout project by Amit Patel of Allegany. The book also has a letter written by N.V.V.F. (Van) Munson detailing his experiences as a German prisoner of war. This book sells for $6.00, plus $3.00 shipping and handling.
A third printing has been done of Our Allegany Heritage, 1831-1981 , our orginal book about the history of Allegany, New York. This soft cover edition sells for $10.00, plus $2.50 shipping and handling. Either book can be obtained from: The Allegany Area Historical Association, PO Box 162, Allegany, New York 14706. Checks should be made to A.A.H.A.. Expect 2 weeks for delivery.
Allegany Citizen Digital Archive Link
Tales of War and Confinement from World War II is a book containing letters from Richard (Richie) Boser and Clemens (Clem) Martiny written to the editor of the Allegany Citizen during the Second World War. Mr. Boser served in the European theater of action, and Mr. Martiny was with the Seabees in the South Pacific. Their letters were researched as an Eagle Scout project by Amit Patel of Allegany. The book also has a letter written by N.V.V.F. (Van) Munson detailing his experiences as a German prisoner of war. This book sells for $6.00, plus $3.00 shipping and handling.
A third printing has been done of Our Allegany Heritage, 1831-1981 , our orginal book about the history of Allegany, New York. This soft cover edition sells for $10.00, plus $2.50 shipping and handling. Either book can be obtained from: The Allegany Area Historical Association, PO Box 162, Allegany, New York 14706. Checks should be made to A.A.H.A.. Expect 2 weeks for delivery.
