Our Mission

The Manlius Historical Society exists to preserve and foster an appreciation of the history and heritage of Central New York, with special emphasis on the Town of Manlius, New York.

Phone: 315-682-6660
Email: ManliusHistory@gmail.com

Cheney House Research Center

109 Pleasant Street, Manlius, NY 13104

In 1978, this late 1920s bungalow was donated to the society by the Cheney family. It contains the Channing Soule Memorial Library, the office, collections storage, and research and meeting space. The library has over 500 volumes and more than 8,000 documents and photographs related to local history. Collections include artifacts produced locally, such as L. & J.G. Stickley furniture and Cheney iron products. Toys, country store artifacts, household items used locally, artwork, clothing, and textiles are also among the society's collections.

Due to limited staff availability, please contact us in advance to make a research appointment.
Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday morning, by appointment only

Manlius Historical Museum

101 Scoville Avenue, Manlius, NY 13104

This house on the corner of Smith and Scoville Strees was donated to the society by the local school district in 1976. Its largest room offers rotating temporary exhibits each year, which focus on local history. Permanant displays include a country kitchen, a general store, a school room, and an authentic working blacksmith shop. Volunteer blacksmiths often work at the forge during the museum's open hours.

Saturdays, 11am to 3pm (seasonally)
Group tours available upon request.
More details, click here.

Programs and Events

To stay updated on the society's activities, become a member! You will receive a subscription to The Seraph, the society's quarterly newsletter, as well as special invitiation to programs and events.

Academy Street Tour - Saturday, September 25, 2010; Conducted by Barbara Rivette at 10 AM and Jane Dall at 2 PM. Tour researched by Barbara Rivette. The tour will begin at Christ Church and proceed along Academy Street. Historical and architectural features of each house will be pointed out. The tour is a pre-Bicentennial Celebration and is a fundraiser for the Society. There will be a cost of $5 per person. Each participant will receive a handout with information on the houses. An illustrated booklet detailing the history and architecture of the Academy Street, Washington Street, and Seneca Street Triangle will also be available at the Cheney House as a supplement to the tour for an additional cost of $5 per copy.

Manlius Fine Arts & Craft Show - Saturday, October 23, 2010; 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 24; 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Manlius Village Centre, 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., Manlius, NY 13104. Locally made art and crafts for sale by artisans to benefit the Manlius Historical Society.

MHS Trustee Elaine Coppola (middle) presented Jack and Dawn Cottrell with a plaque recognizing their outstanding service and dedication to the Manlius Historical Society. [June 9, 2010]