Ovid Historical Society & Museum

09/04/2026

After months of work, the Village of Ovid Comprehensive Plan is in the final stages of preparation, and we want your feedback!

Please join us on October 7th at the Ovid Federated Church to review the final draft. This event is an opportunity for all residents and stakeholders to review the proposed goals and strategies for Ovid’s future, with interactive displays for you to leave comments. The planning committee will be available to answer questions.

Your participation is crucial to creating a plan that reflects our vision - hope to see you there!

📅 October 7, 2026
⏰6:00-7:30 PM; This is an open-house-style event with no formal presentation - drop in anytime!
📍Ovid Federated Church, 7137 Main Street

YOUR VOICE. YOUR VISION. YOUR OVID.
Build the Community You Want To Live In.

08/17/2026

What a beautiful tribute to

07/16/2026

The results are in! We just received the feedback from our July 9th Public Workshop, and our community blew us away with some innovative and forward-thinking ideas!

Here are the top 5 priorities you identified for our collective future:

🟢A revitalized business district to support local commerce.
🟢Preservation of our community character and unique charm.
🟢Amenities and opportunities for neighbors of all ages.
🟢Expanded housing options and upgraded infrastructure.
🟢Improved traffic safety and better walkability.

Want to dive into the details? We recently launched a brand-new website where you can explore the complete document. Click the link in the comments to view the full results.

A special thanks to Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council for all the hard work to make this happen!

07/11/2026

OVID — Army Vietnam veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and accomplished author Vernon Brewer II, 75, will be honored July 11 at 1 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.

07/03/2026

Please join us and be part of the process of rebuilding Ovid! July 9 at 6:00 pm in the OFD Community Room - hope to see you there!

06/08/2026

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05/31/2026

Celebrare this monumental moment for Ovid, as we celebrate together our 40th Annual Strawberry Festival 🍓

Fireworks Celebration | June 12th
Festival - Parade - 5K Run | June 13th

Be sure to follow the Ovid Strawberry Festival page for all the details! 👀

Dream big, because we've got a surprise that will light up the sky! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce that the 40th Annual Ovid Strawberry Festival will feature a dazzling fireworks display on Friday, June 12th at 9:30pm at The Pumpkin Stand (7844 Route 414, Ovid.)

Parking opens at 8:30pm, and don't worry, we've got a rain date set for Saturday, June 13th.

We're forever grateful to our incredible parade organizer and the Village of Ovid for securing a grant through the Seneca County Tourism Grant, making this magic possible! ✨

05/31/2026

TODAY | 1PM-4PM 👀
Friends of the Three Bears

Come join us as we celebrate a monumental moment here in our village of Ovid!

Save the date! We are having a ceremony on May 31st from 1 to 4pm to celebrate our new historic markers. This dedication ceremony is open to the public and we hope to see you there. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Thank you to the William G. Pomeroy Foundation for providing funding for these markers.

Hosmer W**ery, Thirsty Owl W**e Company, Boundary Breaks, Cayuga Lake Creamery, Ovid Historical Society & Museum

05/24/2026

05/18/2026

Save the date! We are having a ceremony on May 31st from 1 to 4pm to celebrate our new historic markers. This dedication ceremony is open to the public and we hope to see you there. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Thank you to the William G. Pomeroy Foundation for providing funding for these markers.

Hosmer W**ery, Thirsty Owl W**e Company, Boundary Breaks, Cayuga Lake Creamery, Ovid Historical Society & Museum