Independence Historical Society, Whitesville, NY

Checkout this amazing piece of history that belongs to Barbara Robbins Cobb Ira Sayles was the son in law of early settler Samuel S. White and he was an officer from the area during the Civil War.

>>>>>HELP<<<< EXTERIOR COW PALACE PICTURES NEEDED FOR A SPECIAL PROJECT The IHS is looking for clear non blurry exterior Cow Palace pictures for a special project, can you help us? Most of the postcards out there are interior photos. We would love you to share any exterior photos you may have! Thank you in advance,... The Independence NY Historical Society

2021 Bicentennial Meeting, 12/4 @6:30pm Whitesville Firehall All are welcome to attend!2021 Bicentennial Meeting, 12/4 @6:30pm Whitesville Firehall All are welcome to attend!

If you haven’t shared any recipes yet, please take the time to share before the end of 2019! Thank you.

Attention Whitesville NY Peeps! PLEASE SHARE The IHS is doing a family recipe cookbook! We want your famous family recipes that were passed down and you still make:-) The deadline to send in your submissions is December 31st 2019! Don’t miss out on sharing your family recipes

THE CHURCH BELLS WILL BE RINGING TO CELEBRATE OUR FREEDOM The end of WW1 took place at 11:11 am November 11, 1919, 100 years ago! Thanks to Shallee Lauzze and Kerry West, the Methodist church and The Independence Historical Society (former St John of the Cross) bells will ring today at 11:11 am in Whitesville NY to celebrate our freedom and the Veterans who fought for it! The bells will ring 21 times... God Bless America See more

Recently, Max Shay donated his bowling shirt to the IHS, along with a couple of photographs from 1964 and 1966. A few years ago we shared Marjorie Pritchard’s bowling tournament pics, it’s nice to a mens team this time! Do you have any pictures to share with us?

Here is your chance to get back on the Whitesville Community Birthday Calendar, just like back when you were a kid! Do you remember who else in town shared YOUR birthday on the Community Calendar? Just save, print & send it in with your payment and names!

Especially for Whitesville people!