Mission
The mission of the Chautauqua County History Expo is to provide a free and accessible showcase that connects the public with museums, historical societies, municipal historians, libraries, genealogy organizations, and others dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Chautauqua County and nearby communities.
What is the History Expo?
The Chautauqua County History Expo is a dynamic event designed to showcase the rich history and diverse heritage of Chautauqua County and nearby communities. Organized by the Chautauqua County Historian’s Office and supported by a planning committee composed of representatives from various historical organizations and groups from across the county, this expo aims to promote local history through the active participation of museums, historical societies, municipal historians, libraries, genealogy organizations, local history authors, and other historical entities. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, at the Fluvanna Community Church in Jamestown, NY, the event is free of charge for residents and visitors to the Chautauqua Region. Attendees are invited to explore vendor tables featuring artifacts, displays, books, literature, video presentations, and more. A series of lectures focusing on local and regional history will also take place.
Featured Vendors
- Historical Societies
- Museums
- Genealogical Societies
- Lineage Societies
- Libraries
- Local Historians
- Local History Authors
Confirmed Participants (so far)
- Arkwright Historian
- Barcelona Lighthouse
- Bemus Point Historical Society
- Bemus Point-Stow Ferry
- Brocton-Portland Historical Society
- Busti Historical Society
- Carroll Historical Society
- Cassadaga Historian
- Chautauqua Co. Antique Equipment Assoc.
- Chautauqua Co. Genealogical Society
- Chautauqua Co. Historian
- Chautauqua Co. Historical Society/McClurg
- Chautauqua Town Historical Society
- Clymer Area Historical Society
- Corry Area Historical Society
- Darwin Barker Museum
- Daughters of the War of 1812
- Dunkirk Historical Society & Museum
- Erie Society for Genealogical Research
- Fenton History Center
- Findley Lake & Mina Historical Society
- Fluvanna Cemetery Association
- Fluvanna Community Historical Society
- Fluvanna Free Library
- French Creek Historian/112th NY Vol. Inf.
- Hanover History Center
- Harmony Historical Society
- James Prendergast Library
- Jamestown Trolley Car #93 Project
- Kiantone Historical Society
- Lucile M. Wright Air Museum
- National Comedy Center
- Real Life Legacies
- Robert H. Jackson Center
- Sheridan Historical Society
- Sherman Historical Society
- Sons of the American Revolution
- Stockton Historian
- Thule Lodge #127 VASA Order of America
- Valley Historical Society
- Warren Public Library
- Wattsburg Area Historical Society
- Westfield Historian
- Western New York Genealogical Society
Schedule
- All Day - Vendor Tables in Exhibit Hall
- All Day - Basket Raffles and Grand Prize Raffles
- 10 AM - Opening
- 11 AM - Lunch Sales begin (until sold out)
- 11 AM - Speaker Room: Ray Wigle (Erie Canal 200th)
- 1 PM - Speaker Room: Chris Carosa (Lafayette's Tour of WNY)
- 2 PM - Speaker Room: Andrew Kolstee (A.W. Anderson)
- 3 PM - Speaker Room: Paul Fardink (Patriot Marker Program)
- 3 PM - Drawing of Raffle Baskets and Grand Prizes
- 4 PM - Closing
We are looking for participants
for our 2025 event!
Priority registration deadline: May 15, 2025, for museums, libraries, historians, and lineage societies. Final vendor registration deadline is July 15, 2025. Deadline for program ad submission is July 31, 2025.