• Meet the Spirits of Pultneyville

    Lake View Cemetery 3967 Lake Road Pultneyville, New York

    Get ready for an unforgettable night! The Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society invites you to a spine-tingling journey back in time at our annual "Meet the Spirits of Pultneyville” at the historic Lakeview Cemetery. On Saturday, October 11th, the friendly ghosts will rise to share their captivating life stories with you on a one-of-a-kind walking tour. Tours […]

    Get Tickets Free – $15.00
  • Meet the Spirits of Williamson

    Gates Hall Lake Rd Pultneyville

    The Spirits of Williamson are gathering to tell their stories. Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Spirits share the triumphs, the tragedies, the friendships, and the family bonds that shaped their incredible lives. This is more than a show—it’s an event that brings local history to life in the most engaging way! Get […]

    Free – $15.00
  • Nov 5th Annual Meeting Information

    The Annual Meeting of the Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society (W-PHS) will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 6 pm in the Pultneyville Masonic Lodge No. 159 Dining Room at 4035 Lake Road, Pultneyville, NY. The meeting will include a by-reservation dinner at 6 pm followed by the Annual Meeting at 7 pm at which time […]

  • Celebrate Generosity: Join W-PHS on Giving Tuesday!

    Giving Tuesday—always the Tuesday after Thanksgiving—is a global movement that unites people to celebrate and encourage local and regional generosity. For 501(c)(3) organizations like the Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society (W-PHS), this day is a critical opportunity to secure the resources needed to protect, preserve, and promote the rich history of our area. A New Chapter, A […]

  • “For the Love of History” Members Walk-Through of the Warehouse – February 15

    The Warehouse 7630 Hamilton Street, Pultneyville, NY, United States

    The Williamson-Pultneyville Historical Society Invites Members to a Walk-Through of our new home at the "Warehouse" 7642 Jay St., Pultneyville Members can stop by anytime between 3pm and 6pm on Sunday, February 15th. RSVPs Appreciated at 315-589-9892

  • “Wonderful World of Cemetery Art” . . . Tombstones and Sentiments – March 4

    Gates Hall 4107 Lake Road, Pultneyville, NY, United States

    Join Jane Hopkins and Learn about the Wonderful World of Cemetery Art This program will explore the art of tombstones . . . something many often take for granted. Jane’s presentation will reflect on the carvings and sentiments of cemetery stones and the mystery of death they symbolize in area cemeteries, including Pultneyville’s Lakeview Cemetery […]

  • Free and Open to the Public: Explore Historic Lake Ontario Shipwrecks and Maritime Heritage – April 8

    Gates Hall 4107 Lake Road, Pultneyville, NY, United States

    Join us on Wednesday, April 8th at 7pm! Ben Ioset, Maritime Archaeologist, will present a program on April 8th at Gates Hall that explores Lake Ontario, its marine heritage, and historic shipwrecks. In May 2025, NOAA and its partners at the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute surveyed deep water shipwrecks within the Lake Ontario National Marine […]

  • “STOLEN GROUND” . . . an America 250 Program at Gates Hall – May 13th

    Gates Hall 4107 Lake Road, Pultneyville, NY, United States

    All are invited! W-PHS will host a Wayne County America 250 Program, which includes a lecture and discussion regarding Indigenous People and Land with Dr. Michael Oberg based on his 25 years of Native American research. Mark your calendars and register today!  While free and open-to-the-public, an RSVP is required for this program at historic Gates […]

  • Annual Day of Caring – May 21

    Calling All Volunteers! As stewards of two historic properties and Centennial Park, we invite W-PHS members to consider volunteering on May 21st. Please keep an eye on your mailbox for additional details. To add your name to our growing list of volunteers, please email Jean Breitung.