Avon Preservation and Historical Society

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Avon Preservation and Historical Society

The historical society's mission is to interpret and preserve the history of the Avon, NY, area. Please come visit us on Sundays between 1:00 and 4:00.

The Avon Preservation and Historical Society (APHS) was chartered in 1983. Through diverse collections and educational programs, the Society aims to promote a sense of pride in the Avon community. The APHS Museum, located at 23 Genesee Street, is home to a wide variety of collections. Many unique photographs, historical documents and local memorabilia are on display. The displays change on a regular basis, so come often!

05/31/2026

Looking for something to do on this cool Sunday - stop in at the Avon Museum. There is something to see for all ages.

05/27/2026

John Hubbard Forsyth grew up on a farm off Henty Rd. which his parents, Alexander and Mercy, rented from James Wadsworth. (Now noted with a historical marker)

John Forsyth married Deborah Smith in 1822 and had 2 children. After the death of his wife in 1826, a devastated Forsyth left his son Edmund with his parents and traveled to Kentucky and joined a volunteer cavalry group. Forsyth went on to become a captain in the Regular Texan Cavalry which aided at the Alamo. Poorly equipped and largely outnumbered, all the defenders were eventually killed.

John Forsyth's mother and step-mother are buried at the East Avon cemetery. His father, Alexander, is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

We are invite you to join us on Sunday, June 7 at 2pm to hear more about John Forsyth’s life in Avon.

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the 18 boys and men from Avon who made the ultimate sacrifice during WW I, WW 2 and the Vietnam War. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

In honor of National Poppy Day!
On Friday, September 21, 1934, Mrs. Arthur Kellond and Mrs. Otto Mehlenbacher (aka the Poppy Lady) camped on the steps of the new Avon Union Trust Bank to have the distinction of making the very first deposit on opening day (Sept. 22) on behalf of the Avon Legion Auxiliary! Avon had been without a hometown bank for 2 1/2 yrs.

05/20/2026

📚⭐ Save the Date for a Very Special Event! ⭐📚
Join us for a special presentation and book release on Sunday, June 7 to celebrate the story of Avon’s own war hero, John H. Forsyth, who fought and died at the Battle of the Alamo.

05/18/2026

Happy International Museum Day! We love welcoming visitors every Sunday from 1-4pm (except for major holidays). There is always something new to see. Tours of the 3rd floor of the Avon Opera Block are also available upon request.

05/16/2026

School Days ~ Did you know Temple Street was the home of Avon’s High School in early days?

Here is a picture of the school building on Temple Street, where it sat just south of the Avon Inn, on the east side of Temple Street. Kids attended school here until 1907 when the school on Clinton Street was built.

The Temple Street building had several uses before it was a high school, including being a fashionable school for young ladies called Avon Academy. Click on the school photo to read the caption with the history.

Today it no longer stands, replaced by residences. Imagine how many kids gained their early educations, friends and memories at the Temple Street school.

05/14/2026

Looks like Avon has always done its part in celebrating Arbor Day, as noted here in an article from the Avon Springs Herald in 1892. Celebrating Arbor Day in Avon has now become an annual tradition with Avon now being designated as a Tree City USA community.

05/12/2026

Thank you to our wonderful followers!! 🎉

05/09/2026

The AP&HS museum will be closed on Sunday, May 10 so our volunteers can spend time with their families in observance of Mother’s Day. Look forward to seeing you next weekend. 🌺

Address

23 Genesee Street
Avon, NY
14414

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15852262425

Website

http://avonpreservation.org/

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