Pultneyville Homecoming Festival

Each year, the Williamson- Pultneyville Historical Society hosts an annual Homecoming festival. Always occurring on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday in July, Homecoming is two days of fun and celebration. It is a time to visit old and new friends and to explore the rich history of the Hamlet of Pultneyville.

Homecoming began in August 1957 to mark the 150th anniversary of the establishment of a post office in this lake hamlet, located in the Town of Williamson. The first Homecoming was a three-day event, starting with the appropriately attired Charles Easton delivering mail from Williamson to Pultneyville via Pony Express. There was a pageant in B. Forman Park on the shore of Lake Ontario with a cast of over 50 persons replaying the beginning of Pultneyville, a large parade, a chicken barbeque, and a square dance as well as other activities. The celebration culminated with a prayer service followed by a band concert.

Homecoming brings many people to Pultneyville to enjoy various activities and learn about the interesting history surrounding this once bustling port. Exhibits in the Historical Society reveal pictorial history of the Town of Williamson, the secrets of the St. Peter ship sunk in 1898 resting off Fairbanks point as well as information about Captain Throop and his important life in the hamlet. When you take the walking tour of Pultneyville you will learn about many historic homes and buildings including Gates Hall, the second oldest little theater in the United States, and where Pig Lane is located.

Keeping with tradition, there are many other activities to enjoy. Visit the Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society at 4130 Mill Street for historic exhibits, antique car exhibits and the gift shop. Among other activities are Antique, Art and Craft Shows, Wine Tasting, Music, Parade, Band Concert, a Play in Gates Hall, Community Auction and Community Worship Service. Individuals are welcome to visit the Pultneyville Mariner's and Yacht Clubs. Many enjoy the walking tour of Pultneyville sponsored by the Historic Society. Food and nourishment abound at various locations around Centennial Park in the heart of the hamlet.

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