ABOUT US 

Vision Statement
The Corning-Painted Post Historical Society is a dynamic, community responsive, educational organization that inspires community memory by linking our local history and heritage to contemporary life.

History
The Corning Painted Post Historical Society (CPPHS) was founded in 1947 "to collect local historical data, to diffuse the knowledge of local history, and to promote... the (1948) centenary of the incorporation of Corning as a village." It began immediately collecting information about the community's past.

In 1976, the Society acquired and restored as a Bicentennial project the dilapidated 1796 structure once known as the Painted Post Tavern. Located at 59 West Pulteney Street, Corning, it houses today the Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum and other buildings moved to the site for restoration as the museum grew.

The CPPHS continues to collect local historical information and artifacts. Its place in the museum community is established, with living history programs reaching annually nearly 5,000 school children and 1,000 visitors.

2007 Board of Directors
President: Sheri Golder
Vice President: Ronald Remy
Treasurer: Francis Allis
Secretary: Marcia Ashworth
Controller: Steven Matteson
Education: Norma Bird
Publications: Virginia Wright
Painted Post- Erwin Museum at the Depot: David Anderson
Member at Large: Shirley Edsall
Member at Large: Jan Kostolansky
Member at Large: Delight Scouten
Building and Grounds: Leon Golder
Fund Raising: Joann Hawkins
Programs: (Committee) 

Read the 2006 Annual Meeting Report (available soon)