Pay your respects to an American literary legend at Elmira’s Woodlawn Cemetery, Mark Twain’s final resting spot alongside his wife and children. Within the Cemetery is also the Historic National Cemetery, where nearly 3,000 Union and Confederate soldiers of the Civil War are buried.


1825 Davis St., Elmira, NY 14901

The Board of Trustees of the John W. Jones Museum is committed to restoring John W. Jones' house as an interactive museum commemorating the life and work of the former slave, who as an Underground Railroad Station Master, safely assisted nearly 800 slaves' flight to Canada and was responsible for the dignified burial of nearly 3000 Confederate soldiers. The museum will highlight the history of African Americans who settled in the Southern Tier of New York and the activity of local abolitionists. The museum will emphasize Elmira's role as the only regular agency and published station on the ...


1259 College Ave, Elmira, NY 14901

Newtown Battlefield State Park sits high on a forested hilltop with a commanding view of the Chemung River Valley below. It is located in the beautiful Southern Tier area of New York State, near Elmira. Full of pristine, quiet, natural beauty, and rich with history going back hundreds of years, the park is an excellent location for anyone searching for any of these things. In 1779, General George Washington ordered General John Sullivan to gather an army and form an offensive against the Iroquois Nations and their allies. Because of repeated attacks against the white settlers, his orders were ...


455 Oneida Rd., Elmira, NY 14901

Historical Society & Gift Shop OPEN Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 12 - 3 pm. and by appointment. Zim House: Tours by appointment


312 West Broad Street, Horseheads, NY 14845

Over 25 years of providing historic tours in downtown Elmira.


We are pragmatic preservationists with a clear understanding that historic preservation is directly linked to enhancing economic well being in Elmira. Through community education, advocacy, collaboration and facilitation, we seek to strengthen the efforts of individuals and other organizations in our community that share our vision. Historic Elmira operates on a voluntary basis, without paid staff. Expenses and the work done to support its mission are the responsibility of the members of its board of trustees and other volunteers. Historic Elmira is not a funding agency. However, we will help ...


PO Box 252, Elmira, NY 14902

The Friends of Elmira Civil War Prison Camp is a non-profit 503c based in Elmira, New York. MissionIt is the mission of the Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp to protect and preserve the history of the Civil War in Elmira, Chemung County and surrounding areas and to educate the public about that history. Project VisionThe Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp will be the primary resource for history, education and preservation of the Civil War experience for Elmira, Chemung County and the surrounding areas. This will include working cooperatively with other local groups, as ...


P.O. Box 681 14902

Eldridge Park is a fun placefor everyone in the community to spend their day. Whether you're here to walkyour dog, fish in the lake, grab a bite to eat, or enjoy one of our manyattractions, Eldridge Park has something for you! In 2006, the Eldridge ParkCarousel Preservation Society restored the historic Eldridge Park carousel. Installed in the park in 1924, it is well known as the fastest traditional carousel in the United States.Since then, the preservation society has worked to add the Dance Hall, JasperII motorized boat, paddle boats, Mark Twain Miniature Golf Course, 9-Hole Disc Golf ...


96 Eldridge Park Dr, Elmira, NY 14901

Located in the central Southern Tier of New York State, the Clemens Center is the region’s premier performing arts center with two spectacular performance spaces. Mandeville Hall is a flexible, “black box” venue suitable for intimate performances. The majestic Powers Theater is an architectural treasure that has been newly restored to its vaudevillian-era grandeur. Magnificent murals, gold-leaf details and reconstructed opera boxes now adorn the theater just as they did when it opened in 1925. The 1,618-seat Powers Theater has been called the most beautiful theater between New York City and ...


207 Clemens Center Parkway, Elmira, NY 14902-1046