August 2, 2026
Chautauqua Municipal Building
(old Mayville Central School)
2 Academy Street, Mayville, NY 14757
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 2, 2026, at the Chautauqua Municipal Building in Mayville, 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 Exhibitors
- Historical Societies
- Museums
- Genealogical Societies
- Lineage Societies
- Libraries
- Local Historians
- Local History Authors
Confirmed Participants (so far)
- Arkwright Town Historian
- Bemus Point Historical Society
- Bemus Point Stow Ferry
- Brocton-Portland Historical Society
- Busti Historical Society
- Carroll Historical Society
- Carroll Town Historian
- Cassadaga Village Historian
- Chautauqua Co. Antique Equipment Assoc.
- Chautauqua Co. Genealogical Society
- Chautauqua Co. Historian
- Chautauqua Co. Historical Society/McClurg
- Chautauqua Region Press
- Chautauqua Town Historical Society
- Clymer Area Historical Society
- Colonial Dames XVII Century
- Concord Historical Society
- Daniel Reed Library at SUNY Fredonia
- Darwin Barker Library & Museum
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- Daughters of the War of 1812
- Dunkirk Historical Society & Museum
- Erie Society for Genealogical Research
- Fenton History Center
- Hanover History Center
- Heartfelt History
- Historical Society of Brocton - Portland
- Jamestown Street Railway Trolley Car 93
- Kennedy Free Library
- Kenneth C. Springirth
- Kiantone Town Historian
- Lakewood History Museum
- League of Women Voters Chautauqua
- Leon Historical Society
- Lucile M. Wright Air Museum
- Lucy Desi Museum and National Comedy Center
- Lynxfield Publi
- Memorial Photo
- Poland Town Historian
- Real Life Legacies
- Roger Tory Peterson Institute
- Sheridan Historical Society
- Sherman Historical Society
- Sons of the American Revolution
- Stockton Town Historian
- SUNY Fredonia English Department
- Thule Lodge
- Underground Railroad Quilt Exhibit and History
- Valley Historical Society
- Warren Public Library
- Wattsburg Area Historical Society
- Western New York Genealogical Society
Schedule (tentative)
- All Day - Vendor Tables in Exhibit Hall
- All Day - Food Tent Outside
- All Day - Horse Drawn Carriage Shuttles between School and Courthouse parking lots
- 10 AM - Opening Ceremony
- 10 AM - Jamestown Harmony Express
- 10 AM - Opening Remarks by County Historian Norman Carlson
- 10:30 AM - Exhibit Hall Opens
- 10:45 AM - Auditorium - Speaker - Norman Carlson
- 11:45 PM - Auditorium - Speaker - Traci Langworthy
- 12:45 PM - Auditorium - Speaker - Paul Fardink
- 1:45 PM - Auditorium - Speaker - Rhonda Hoffman
- 2:45 PM - History Teacher of the Year - DAR Award Presentation
- 3:45 PM - Closing Remarks by County Historian Norman Carlson
- 4 PM - Closing
We are looking for exhibitors for our 2026 event!
Priority registration deadline: June 30, 2026. After that, participants will be required to pay a $20 late registration fee. Deadline for program ad submission is also June 30, 2026.