Museum
Mission
As the town historian my mission is to collect, preserve and document artifacts and records of the Town of Chenango. To share this material with the community and to oversee the Schoolhouse Museum.
Location
1449 River Road, Located on corner of River Rd and Patch Rd, Kattelville, NY
Mailing Address:
1529 State Route 12
Binghamton, NY 13901
Hours
By appointment only as preparations for our grand re-opening celebration. Call 607-349-8988 for appointment.
Newsletters
The Town of Chenango historian needs your help! We are putting together a collection for future generations to understand what our daily lives were like during COVID-19 pandemic.
You must be a resident of the Town of Chenango to participate at this time.
We are also collecting photos showing any aspect of your daily life during this time. Examples: your make shift home office, waiting lines outside of stores, birthday parades, mask wearing, distance online learning.
If a person is depicted in the photo please label with their name(s) and a brief description of what is happening in the photo.
Email submissions to Breccleston@gmail.com or mail to:
Town of Chenango
Attn: Town Historian
1529 NY Route 12
Binghamton, NY 13901
By contributing, you are granting permission for us to preserve your images and stories in our archive and in the archives of your local government historians, historical societies, and libraries where they may be used by researchers, published, included in exhibits, and used for other educational purposes.
The Historian’s office is located in the Kattelville Schoolhouse located on the corner of River Road and Patch Road. It is the repository for local history records. Here you will find surname files, family folders, census, and cemetery records. There are also maps, genealogy and books relating to this area. You will find computerized listings for all local cemeteries. We have a wealth of information, names and photos of our one-room schools. You will also find pictures and histories of our churches and social groups.
Whether you are updating your family history, looking for beginner help in searching for your ancestors, researching a local historical event or just satisfying your curiosity. You will find what you need here.
We are especially proud of our photograph collection. all cross-referenced for easy access. If your family lived in our town, we probably have their picture.
The Chenango Schoolhouse Museum
Our museum is the former Kattelville one-room schoolhouse, which was once located on Route 12. It was relocated near the Chenango Forks Schools on the corner of River and Patch Rd. Built in 1846, the building is mostly original. Although the interior is new, it is not only used as a local history center and historian’s office it is used as a museum. Many classes from local schools have visited to learn more about out town’s history. Our ever – changing displays are always interesting for all ages.
The Chenango Schoolhouse Museum is a picturesque building surrounded by beautiful flowerbeds and adjacent to the historic Handy Cemetery. Resting place of a Revolutionary War veteran.
The museum is open free of charge to all. If your school class, civic organization, church or social group would like to visit, please call. We will gladly find and plan a program especially for you.
Our past programs and displays have featured general stores, antique farm equipment, vintage clothing, one room schools. Revolutionary War, miniature villages, railroads, road-building, collections, Civil War, antique toys, Victorian Christmas, bread-making, soap-making, and many more.
