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Local History
Local History
Preserving the heritage of the community is an important role of the Henrietta Public Library. The Henrietta Public Library has amassed a collection of local history materials relating to Henrietta, New York for use by the public. While the physical collection of local history resources is located in the library, this website provides an entry-point for preview of our materials and services.
Women’s History Month Display
Come see a display about Women’s History Month and Henrietta’s connection to it from the Town Historian and Local History collections.
Henrietta History Links
- Henrietta’s History
A brief history of the Town of Henrietta. - Historic Henrietta Sites
A list of the all the Historic Site Districts in Henrietta. - Town Historian’s Notebook
See what Town Historian, Helen Elam, is writing about! - Tinker Homestead
Information about the Tinker Museum and Nature Center - Tinker Homestead Blog
See what is happening at the Tinker Museum and Nature Center! - Finger Lakes/Genesee River Valley Heritage
Finger Lakes/Genesee River Valley Heritage (FLGRVH) provides a glimpse at the history and culture of the Finger Lakes and Genesee River Valley areas of upstate New York.
Genealogy Research & Local History Online Resources
- Genealogy Research
How-to guides, useful collections, tips - Online Resources
HeritageQuest Online, images, cemetery survey records, local newspaper index, and more - Digital Collections
The Henrietta Public Library has initiated a new digitization project to preserve and protect the collective memory of Henrietta, NY. This collection contains images and audio clips, primarily related to Henrietta’s history and culture, and organized by theme. We welcome your comments and suggestions as you explore our new pages.
Physical Collections
The print collection of local history materials available at the Henrietta Public Library has been grouped by subject to provide for easier access to resources.
- Browse by Subject
- Types of Local History Records
This list provides a brief overview of the types of records and resources you may uncover during your research.
For further information about local history resources at the Henrietta Public Library, please contact the Information Desk at (585) 359-7092.