About Us
The Sidney Historical Association
The Sidney Historical Association is a local non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, archiving, and sharing of the history of Sidney, NY. The team of Trustees, Officers, and volunteers at the association, dedicate their time and skills to enrich the Sidney community through the preservation of its past and putting on educational events for the residents.
Covid-19
Museum Access Updates
While in the museum, masks must be worn and social distancing must be maintained. No more than three people will be allowed in the museum at any given time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Exhibits
What’s In The Museum
Local Newspaper Archives
1882 – Present
History Books
Genealogy Section
Military Uniforms
Old Local Yearbooks
Arrowhead Artifacts
Maps, Posters, Vintage Photos
Bendix / Amphenol History
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Sidney Historical Association
44 Grand St
Sidney NY, 13838
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Online Archives & Services
Image Archive
Look through our extensive online collection of historic images from the Sidney of the past. Our online image archive is continuously growing.
Newspaper Archive
The Sidney Library is currently digitally archiving the historical editions of Sidney’s Newspapers. You can access these online using the button below.
Genealogy Search
Let us help discovers the history of your family – cost is $1 per printed page of genealogy results to help support the Historical Association and our mission.
Audio Archive
Join us, and Sidney’s longest-living residents for a dive into the oral history and events that have shaped Sidney from it’s earliest days to today!