CNY Living History Center

4386 US Rte. 11, Cortland
½ way between Binghamton & Syracuse
607-299-4185 • info@cnylivinghistory.org
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Are you interested in walking through history? Our four-component museum offers something for everyone. During this year of the 250th celebration of our country, a visit to the Central New York Living History Center’s four museums can help you learn about the past years of our local area.

The Brockway Truck Museum is devoted to the Brockway Company history including their furniture, carriages, and the trucks. Initially incorporated in 1875, Brockway was in business until 1977. The dependable, heavy-duty diesel trucks put this area on the map as Huskietown, USA.

The Homeville Museum and the Ken Eaton Collection of Military Memorabilia dating back to the Civil War will not disappoint. Model train layouts, railroading history, industrial memories, and local history, including famous musicians from the area round out this one of a kind museum. A new display featuring the Revolutionary War is underway to celebrate our Nation’s birthday.

The newest museum is the Antique Firehouse and First Responders Exhibit. The entire building features classic firefighting apparatus and artifacts used in firefighting from days gone by. The upstairs displays include exhibits from the police, sheriff, troopers, and EMS units from the Central NY area. 

The Big Red Barn is the center of our Agricultural Heritage Displays. Learn about our areas agricultural roots. Hear about cutting ice, milking cows, honey production, and tractor history. Grandma’s kitchen rounds out the displays with early examples of farm life.

Our line-up of Summer events* includes something for everyone!  Food will be available at many of the events and as always, vendors and exhibitors are welcome with prior arrangements.

Summer Cruise In’s:  All Makes – All Models – All Years are welcome!
2nd Thursday of each month – May–September – 5:00 PM – ‘til ?

FLBCA Bottle Show & Sale featuring Table-Top Antiques
Sunday, June 28th – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Treasure’s from Grandma’s Attic Fundraising Sale
May 22nd -23rd & May 29th & 30th 

Watch for additional dates

*Events & dates are subject to change

Intrigued?  Come walk through history with us:  Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM; last admission is at 3:30 PM.