Historic postcard view of a large hillside building in Dansville

Dansville, New York

Welcome to the Dansville Area Historical Society

Caretakers of our area history

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Museum hours Open 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month

Find us 14 Church Street, Dansville, NY 14437

Directions Call (585) 335-8090

State historic marker: site of the first house in Dansville, built in 1795 by Cornelius McCoy

Our History

From the 1700’s to today, learn and explore what makes us so special

Read our history

Black and white photo of a group of Dansville workmen

Our People

Farmers, Bankers, Schools Teachers, these men and women made us who we are

Hall of Fame

Black and white photo of Main Street storefronts with parked cars

Our Businesses

From Accountant to Yardmaster, examine our development through the years

Historic places

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Become a member

Members keep the museum open and our area’s history in good hands.

Join & Support

Shop local history

Books about Dansville, from the Rush Bottom Cookery cookbook to the Dansville War Diary.

Visit the shop

Historical Happenings

Read past issues of the society’s quarterly newsletter.

Newsletter archive

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