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About Us ...

The Western Monroe Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) private exempt foundation, was organized by a handful of dedicated people in 1965. The Morgan-Manning House became its headquarters. The Society's main purpose is to preserve the House and the cultural and historical heritage of this community. Today the society has grown to over 400 members.

The Society sponsors a variety of programs and activities for the community. They Include

  • The old-fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
  • The Peddler's Market
  • The Candlelight Christmas Sale for high-quality Christmas decorations and gifts.
  • Monthly programs of local history and other interests.
  • Antiques Classes

The Society hosts meetings for a number of local organizations. The Quilters, Spinners, Antiques, Preservation, and History Clubs all meet on a regular basis at the House.

The Society takes great pride in cooperating with area schools to help enrich their local history curriculum. School children visit the House and its volunteers introduce them to an important part of the history of the village and the Victorian Era. Public tours are also being offered on Sundays during July and August, with a suggested donation of $5 (see Coming Events below for dates and times). In addition, we sponsor an always popular Antiques Class for six weeks with Mr. Price Prazar, a certified antiques appraiser. The most recent class ended on June 2, 2011.

The extensive collection of local history records at the Morgan-Manning House is available for research, by appointment. Tours of the Morgan-Manning House are free to the public, although donations are gratefully accepted. To schedule a tour, please call (585) 637-3645.

Books by Historian Eunice Chesnut, including her recent "Encyclopedia of Brockport", as well as other commemorative items may be purchased from the Society, with proceeds going to support the preservation of the house and grounds. In addition, the Morgan Manning Quilters conduct a quilt raffle every two years, featuring two hand-made quilts and a handmade doll, with procedes supporting quilting activities as well as the general Historic Society budget. In addition, 2010 saw a special Quilt Show in the Morgan-Manning House on May 14 and 15.

For more information, please call the WMHS office at (585) 637-3645 or e-mail us.

Coming Events:

  • Feb 1 - 10:00 AM, Quilters
  • Feb 14 - 7:30 PM, Board of Trustees
  • Feb 15 - 10:00 AM, Quilters
  • Feb 28 - 10:00 AM, Spinners
  • Mar 8 - 7:30 PM, "Ghost Town in North Hamlin", Ed Evans

We have had visitors so far this year.

This site was last updated February 1, 2012.