The Narcissa Prentiss House

05/23/2026

The Prattsburgh Central School 4th grade class visited the Narcissa Prentiss House on 5/21. Separated into two groups, on the first floor they learned about Narcissa and other historical facts. On the second floor, they viewed various exhibits and participated in a scavenger hunt.

Come visit us this summer! 2nd and 4th Sundays, 11-3, June - September.

04/24/2026

On Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, the junior class at Prattsburgh Central School came to the Narcissa Prentiss House and worked on the driveway, the lawn and the ditches as well as cleaning inside the House. Words cannot say how grateful the Committee is for this assistance! Well done!

03/23/2026

Help preserve Prattsburgh’s history!
The Narcissa Prentiss House, birthplace of Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, is a vital part of Prattsburgh’s heritage. This historic home connects us directly to a remarkable woman whose life helped shape both our local story and the broader history of the American frontier.
The Committee to Preserve the Narcissa Prentiss House is dedicated to preserving this important landmark and Narcissa’s story for future generations. If you care about our community’s history and would be willing to lend your time, ideas or expertise, we would welcome your involvement.
This is not an onerous commitment. There is no cost to be a member. The Committee meets 2-3 times a year. Available members staff a table at Prattsburgh’s Summerfest and Winterfest Craft Show, host during the open hours at the House June through September (typically a 4 hour stint) and the Steuben County History Weekend, and join in on indoor and outdoor improvement projects.
Members are not required to be Prattsburgh residents, the original committee had members as far away as Corning!

Please consider joining us and giving back!
Carolyn Anderson
Andrea Elward
Joan Georgia
Sharon Peck
Contact: Sandy Conley (607-566-8358, 607-664-7376, [email protected])

10/21/2025

This is always a great evening!!

10/06/2025

We so excited to have Robin Nistock at the Narcissa House this Saturday, October 11th 10 - 2pm. Demonstrating spinning. Attached also a picture of a drop spindle with fiber that she also demo! Steuben County Museum Trail

10/04/2025

Guess the items at the Narcissa House next weekend during the Steuben County Museum Trail and win a ticket to put in the baskets. 1 for adults only and 1 for kids! 10-3 on October 11th and 12-5 on October 12th!

10/02/2025

The Museum Trail is Oct 11-12th! Maps for all the locations are available from the Town Hall, Prattsburgh Library and a few at the post office!

09/30/2025

08/23/2025

Live at the Summer Festival!

08/19/2025

The Narcissa House will not be open on August 23rd as we will be in the park! Come and visit us and guess the items!