Members Meeting and Old Postcard Presentation - Tuesday, Sept 2nd!

We will be holding our September Members Meeting at the Arkport Village Community Room on Tuesday afternoon, September 2nd at 4PM! After our quick meeting updating everyone about the McCarthy House and our operations, Mr. John Babbitt from Canisteo will be joining us to present a slide presentation consisting of old Arkport area postcards! This will be an event you will want to put on your calendars!

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Membership Promotion!

Now through 12/25/25, any current member can promote membership for a friend or family member. There would be no 2025 dues assessed for the new member, and the new member would receive four 2025 newsletters. If the donor would consider a small donation to CVHS, however, we would gratefully accept!

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Arkport's Amazing History!

We have officially begun Phase I of our renovation project. After 150 years in existence, the CVHS now has a home at 5 East Avenue in Arkport! Exciting changes are in process thanks to hundreds of generous donors! Thanks to all for your support!

Main Street early 1900s

CVHS at The McCarthy House!

We are still graciously accepting donations towards Phase II for our renovations and updates! Thank You!

The McCarthy House - 5 East Ave, Arkport, NY - Home of CVHS!

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Canisteo Valley Historical Society

P. O. Box 123, Arkport, New York 14807

canisteovalleyhistoricalsoc@gmail.com