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For 60 years the Cobblestone Museum has served as the center for everything "cobblestone." Founded on the principles of historic preservation and education, the Museum has transformed into a cultural center that promotes community engagement and the arts. Whether you are an artist, student, aspiring historian, or simply someone who is passionate about their community, we have something for you. Become a member today!

Our memberships provide wonderful benefits and support our goal to preserve and conserve our local history.
Ways to supportOur Buildings
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Brick House - Museum Office
Constructed in the early 1830s, the Brick House is home to the Cobblestone Society’s office, resource center/research library, and the George W. Zeis Upper Gallery.…
Cobblestone Church (1834)
In 1833, the First Universalist Society was organized at Fairhaven (now Childs) and a building committee consisting of John Proctor, Joseph Billings, and William W.…
District No. 5 Schoolhouse
The parcel of land on which the cobblestone schoolhouse sits was purchased by John Proctor in 1847 for $50. Under the supervision of William Jenks…
Farmer's Hall
Constructed in 1855, this building served as a Universalist Church for several decades. In the 1870s, the German Lutherans became owners of the building and…
Hill's Print Shop
It is believed that this building, constructed in the Second Empire style, was built by William Hedley of Medina in the 1870s. Hedley purchased land…
Peters' Harness Shop
This building was constructed in 1838 by Starr Chester, a cobbler from Gaines, serving as his shop until 1880. Three years later on May 21,…
Used Book Store
Used in Hamlin, NY as a voting booth, this building houses the museum’s used book store. The Used Book Sale Building at the Cobblestone Museum…
Vagg House
Vagg House: The Vagg family, their home & their business The Land and Property Originally referred to as Proctor’s Corners, then called Fair Haven, the…
Vagg's Blacksmith Shop
Purchased by John Simmons from John Proctor in 1839, the small parcel of land on the southwest corner of the intersection at Fair Haven hosts…
Ward House
No written records survive regarding the Ward House; however it is believed to have been constructed around 1840 under the direction of John Proctor. What…
Coming Exhibitions
In the news
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01 Mar
Charles Howard Santa Claus Publication Now Available
Read moreNewly expanded color content in this Service Learning Club project. Available online or through Museum Store.
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08 Feb
Thank You Sponsors!
Read moreSpecial thanks to all of our sponsors for their support of our Valentines themed Virtual Program on February 7. Sponsors: Linda & Harold Clark Braunbach-DeCarlo,
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Overlooked Orleans 2019
Read moreTrain Collides with Locomotive in Holley, 1926 1.07.2019 Dentistry duo fixed Albion teeth 1.09.2019 First lady of American football came from Albion 1.14.2019 Hollywood prizefighter
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02 Sep
Cobblestone Welcome Center – Donate
Read moreThe Cobblestone Society & Museum is proud of its 60-year heritage of historic preservation in Orleans County and beyond. However, we are not stopping very
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My husband and I were married at the Cobblestone Church…It was a lovely experience and a beautiful backdrop for our special day! The staff was very accommodating and all of our guests were appreciative of the simple brilliance of the venue…The Cobblestone Church is a diamond in the rough – a true hidden gem of Orleans County!
Jenna C. -
Thank you for putting on a stellar event tonight for First Friday. I always love coming to Orleans county for these kinds of community socials. Kim always did a bang up job at Marti’s on Main, and she didn’t disappoint tonight. Showcasing the museum this way is fabulous!
Cindy B. -
A must see…although I went by it a 1,000 times in my life and never even saw it as a great attraction, it really is!
Art Z. -
Great collection of restored and beautiful old buildings. Fascinating collections…
Robert G.