Central New York Living History Center
Posted by Dustin Horton // October 14, 2020 // Local Business
Are you interested in walking through history? The Central New York Living History Center is the place for you! Conveniently located at 4386 US Route 11 between Cortland and Homer, our three component museums offer something for everyone. We like to pride ourselves on Trucks, Trains and Tractors, but there is so much more!
The Brockway Truck Museum is devoted to the history, furniture, carriages and the trucks that were produced here in Cortland County from 1875 until 1977. These dependable, heavy-duty, diesel trucks and the history of this local company, put this area on the map as Huskietown, USA. Not to be missed, is the 1925 Buenos Aires, Argentina and its 17,000 mile venture back to Cortland.
For the train enthusiasts, The Homeville Museum will not disappoint. Model trains layouts will take you back to your childhood and the mockup of the Lackawanna RR Engine 2107 with its original lights and working bell will truly amaze. Local History and Military Memorabilia dating back to the Civil War, from the Ken Eaton Collection, round out this one of a kind museum.
Lastly, the Big Red Barn on the property, is the home of the Tractors of Yesteryears Collection. This multi-colored collection of vintage tractors promises to be some of the most unique tractors that you have ever seen. In “Grandma’s Kitchen and Parlor”, you will find items that made up the heart of the home in years past and a special exhibit of Textiles.
Even with the pandemic, our exhibits have been updated, expanded and refreshed. While our usual line-up of events has been placed on hold, due to the Covid-19, we plan to bring events back to the CNY Living History Center when it is safe to do so. Please watch our Facebook page and our website for announcements.
Are you planning a function? We have a variety of rental spaces available to accommodate your group.
Intrigued? Come walk through history with us. Our current hours are: Thursday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM; last admission is at 4 PM. We welcome groups of 10 or more anytime by appointment. For the most up to date information, please phone (607) 299-4185 or visit our website www.cnylivinghistory.org.
