Historic Palmyra, Palmyra, NY

Historic Palmyra, Palmyra, NY HISTORIC PALMYRA is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated preserving the history and architectural heritage of Palmyra, New York.

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Historic Palmyra has the right to delete any hateful, violent, homophobic, racist, derogatory, or otherwise abusive comments on our public platforms. Once known as the "Queen of Erie Canal towns," Palmyra boasts an astonishing array of architecture, ranging from the early 1800's to Victorian e

ra grandeur. Historic Palmyra's mission is to save the history of Palmyra and vicinity through the preservation of architecture, artifacts, and archives. Historic Palmyra teaches and educates through the five museums and their collections. This mission is served primarily through the operation of five unique museums, welcoming thousands of visitors each year...


Alling Coverlet Museum
Palmyra Historical Museum
Wm. Phelps General Store
Palmyra Print Shop
Historic Palmyra's Erie Canal Depot

Arriving in Palmyra in 1868, William Phelps opened a general store on Market Street. His son, Julius, took over the stor...
05/31/2026

Arriving in Palmyra in 1868, William Phelps opened a general store on Market Street. His son, Julius, took over the store in the early 1900s and closed the business in July 1940. Many of the original products still remain on the shelves today. Tours of the store and upstairs Phelps family residence are offered Tues-Fri from 10am-4pm and Saturdays 10-2. Come join us for a tour!

Last day for Wayne Central!! 60+kids and a lot of smiles!!! Town of Palmyra, NY Village of Palmyra NY Palmyra NYAlling ...
05/29/2026

Last day for Wayne Central!! 60+kids and a lot of smiles!!! Town of Palmyra, NY Village of Palmyra NY Palmyra NYAlling Coverlet Gift Shop
Thank you to all of our visitors that delayed their visits until 1:30pm today to give our school groups full tour times!

Check out this old advertisement for W.H. Bowman & Sons!
05/29/2026

Check out this old advertisement for W.H. Bowman & Sons!

Day one and two of Wayne Central 4th graders! Tomorrow is our last 3 classes! Town of Palmyra, NYVillage of Palmyra NYPa...
05/28/2026

Day one and two of Wayne Central 4th graders! Tomorrow is our last 3 classes! Town of Palmyra, NYVillage of Palmyra NYPalmyra NY

05/28/2026

Small recap of this month's featured businesses! Thanks for your support!

Wi******er, Shoecraft & Riggs, Gurnee once kept a bookstore on the corner of Main and Market Streets in the early 1800s....
05/28/2026

Wi******er, Shoecraft & Riggs, Gurnee once kept a bookstore on the corner of Main and Market Streets in the early 1800s. This wooden building, and others, were swept away by a fire in 1876. All of the buildings were rebuilt with brick. Please note this is not a Palmyra picture and is only meant to show what the store may have looked like.

05/27/2026

Come visit our museums!!! Village of Palmyra NY Town of Palmyra, NY Palmyra NY

M. Ritter came to Palmyra in the 1830s and built a combined store and house on Market Street. He managed an old-time gen...
05/27/2026

M. Ritter came to Palmyra in the 1830s and built a combined store and house on Market Street. He managed an old-time general store. Calvin Everson bought the property in the 1870s, and he kept a cigar store in one section. His brother, Gilbert, operated a saloon in the other part. Pictured is the Everson headstone in the Palmyra Cemetery.

Starting today through Friday we will have school groups here from Noon - 1:15pm. Museums tours are still available with...
05/27/2026

Starting today through Friday we will have school groups here from Noon - 1:15pm. Museums tours are still available with limited staff between 10-Noon. Tours can start at the Alling Coverlet Museum on William St.
Thank you for your patience and support as we host our 4th graders!

Address

132 Market Street
Palmyra, NY
14522

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+13155976981

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