2024 Events

2024 Events

Tickets for many of these events can be purchased in our online store!

Mothers Day Brunch @The Phelps Museum.
May
11

Mothers Day Brunch @The Phelps Museum.

Join Historic Palmyra for an exclusive event in the amazing Victorian home of the Phelps Family. Guests will be treated to a tour of the General Store and Family home and then sit down to brunch served in the family parlors. Admission is $30 per person and limited to 20 guests. Menu to include: Juices, coffee, fruit, breakfast casserole and sweet rolls.

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Erie Canal Walking Tour
Jun
15

Erie Canal Walking Tour

Meet at the Palmyra Aqueduct park and learn about the Erie Canal, Lock 29, power house and more. Tour includes nature walk down the “old towpath” and admission to the museums. Admission is $10pp. No refunds

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Dig Camp and More!
Aug
6

Dig Camp and More!

Join us for a new adventure through history! We will start by digging in our backyard for artifacts, learning about the Erie Canal, weaving, printing and more! $10/day or $25/week. Family discounts available

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Dig Camp and More!
Aug
7

Dig Camp and More!

Join us for a new adventure through history! We will start by digging in our backyard for artifacts, learning about the Erie Canal, weaving, printing and more! $10/day or $25/week. Family discounts available

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Dig Camp and More!
Aug
8

Dig Camp and More!

Join us for a new adventure through history! We will start by digging in our backyard for artifacts, learning about the Erie Canal, weaving, printing and more! $10/day or $25/week. Family discounts available

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Pirate Whitley's Ghost Hunt
Aug
9

Pirate Whitley's Ghost Hunt

Meet at the Alling Coverlet Museum. Visit the old cemetery and here some ghostly tales. Try your hand at ghost hunting and communication before heading over to the museums for more good old fashioned ghost hunting! Bring your own equipment or use some of ours! Comfy shoes, flashlights and bug spray a must! $20pp. No refunds.

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Aug
31

Thomas Cook Tour, "Palmyra and Vicinity"

Join your tour guides for a walk around the Village of Palmyra as they share their knowledge of interesting businesses, people and events that helped shape our Village. Wear comfy shoes, bring a flashlight and enjoy the walk. No refunds, rain or shine. $20pp. Meet at 122 William St

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Murder! Mystery! Tragedy!
Sep
13

Murder! Mystery! Tragedy!

Join your tour guides for a walk around the Village of Palmyra as they share their knowledge of interesting businesses, people and events that helped shape our Village. Wear comfy shoes, bring a flashlight and enjoy the walk. No refunds, rain or shine. $20pp. Meet at 122 William St

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Murder! Mystery! Tragedy!
Sep
14

Murder! Mystery! Tragedy!

Join your tour guides for a walk around the Village of Palmyra as they share their knowledge of interesting businesses, people and events that helped shape our Village. Wear comfy shoes, bring a flashlight and enjoy the walk. No refunds, rain or shine. $20pp. Meet at 122 William St

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Sibyl Phelps Birthday!
Oct
5

Sibyl Phelps Birthday!

Happy Birthday Sibyl Phelps! Party packages: $10 party only. $25 party and 1 (10min) reading with a medium. $30 Gallery Reading ONLY. $50 party, reading and Gallery. VIP includes party, reading gallery AND séance.

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The Fox Sisters and Modern Spiritualism
Mar
23

The Fox Sisters and Modern Spiritualism

Join Executive Director Tracy Murphy, caretaker and historian for the famed Fox Sisters as she explores the lives of the Fox Sisters, originators of Modern Spiritualism in 1848. FREE admission and Open to the public, $5.oo donations greatly appreciated.

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Third Thursday Lecture Series: TOTAL ECLIPSE
Feb
15

Third Thursday Lecture Series: TOTAL ECLIPSE

Join Historic Palmyra and Pal-Mac Science teacher Joe Perry as we talk about the Total Eclipse that will happen on April 4th. 2024. Joe Perry was named the 2023 Outstanding Earth Science Teacher for New York State. Mr. Perry will give advice on viewing and what the eclipse is all about!

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Decades Dance with Historic Palmyra
Feb
10

Decades Dance with Historic Palmyra

Join Historic Palmyra and dance your winter blues away! Come dressed as your favorite decade (60's,70's,80's etc...) dust off those tye dyes and bellbottoms and put that mood ring on! We will be serving finger foods as well as pulled pork. There will be a prize for the "Best Dressed" so plan accordingly! $25per person, all proceeds help keep our amazing museums going! For more info call 315-597-6981. Tickets available online or at 132 Market St.

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Holiday House Tour
Dec
2

Holiday House Tour

Join Historic Palmyra for a fabulous tour of the beautiful homes in Palmyra. Decked out in their Christmas finest, this is a treat for all. Presale tickets are $30, $35 at the door. Start your tour at the Phelps General Store and Residence at 140 Market St. Here you will receive your map of homes and a special gift. This year we are featuring 2 new homes never seen before. Steve and Tricia Kuntz (The Purple Painted Lady ) and 353 Canandaigua St. home of Paula and Tony Gabriele, “The Griffith Mansion” .

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The Red Elvisies!
Oct
9

The Red Elvisies!

Join us for fun, dancing and amazing music as the Red Elvises take the stage at the American Legion Post 120. Tickets are $25. Complimentary Hors D'oueveres and cash bar. Doors open at 6pm with music at 7pm. LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE!!! Get your tickets at 132 Market St. Palmyra or call 315-597-6981 for more info!

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Sibyl Phelps Birthday Party
Oct
7

Sibyl Phelps Birthday Party

Join us as we celebrate Sibyl’s 128th Birthday! Sibyl was a Spiritualist for over 50 years as well as a musician and actress. Each year we welcome psychics and mediums into her home to give personal readings along with her birthday party. This year our gallery reading will be with the Rev. Tim Shaw. Sibyls party starts at 6:00pm until 8:00pm. This is held at 140 Market St. and the Gallery reading will be held at The Coverlet Museum and starts at 8:30pm. Ticket prices vary from $25-$50.

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DIG CAMP- Digging up the past
Aug
1
to Aug 3

DIG CAMP- Digging up the past

Kids and adults of all ages are invited to attend Historic Palmyra’s DIG CAMP. Experience what its like to be an archeologist. Dig site is located in the back of the museum, supplies and lunches are provided. We will also take a day to learn about the Print Shop and Erie Canal Depot. Located at 132 Market St., children 7-99 are welcome. $5 per person/child/per day

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“Talking Tombstones” Cemetery Walk
Jul
8

“Talking Tombstones” Cemetery Walk

Join Historic Palmyra for a history walk through the Vienna St. cemetery as we explore the grounds, learn about headstones and of course our famous past citizens. THIS IS NOT our “Famous” costumed cemetery walk. The tour will start at the Chapel at 11:00am.-1:00pm. and cost is $10per person. Tickets available online or in person. Wear comfy walking shoes and be prepared for uneven terrain.

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Ice Cream Social
Jun
15

Ice Cream Social

Join us for a free tour of the museums and ice cream at the end! Start at our Market St. Historical Museum and end at the Alling Coverlet. Doors open at 6pm-8pm. Ice cream available until gone.

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Erie Canal and museum walk
Jun
10

Erie Canal and museum walk

Join Historic Palmyra as we walk and tour Lock 29 and the Aqueduct Park. The tour begins at the Aqueduct Park and ends at Market St. Learn about the purpose of the aqueduct and powerhouse. Walk up to the Lock and its role on the Erie Canal, maybe even catch a boat or two, explore and learn about the bridge in the park. Once we finish in the park, we will then start on a nature walk down the canal path to Market St. Once back at Market St, you are invited to tour the old Erie Canal Depot and our other museums at a discounted price. The walk will begin at 10:30am and admission is $10 per person and includes the museum admissions. Tickets can be purchased online or in person.

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Underground Railroad Walk and Talk
Apr
20

Underground Railroad Walk and Talk

Join Historic Palmyra as we discuss the role Palmyra and some of her citizens played in the UGRR. There will be a short presentation at the Alling Coverlet Museum and then a walking portion of the tour will follow. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

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Pictures with Santa
Dec
4

Pictures with Santa

Join Historic Palmyra from 12-3 pm at the Phelps General Store on Market St. for a visit and picture with Santa. $10 per child / $25 for families with 2-4 children. Hot Cocoa, cookies and coloring activities available!

Presale tickets available online and at the door. https://checkout.square.site/merchant/1A5PNVRP554GM/checkout/R7AON3Y7ECZW4X7RT2N4LQMI

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Historic Palmyra's Famous Cemetery Walk
Oct
15

Historic Palmyra's Famous Cemetery Walk

Shows at 4:30 and 7:00p.m.

Adults tickets are $15. Children (6-13) are $10 and must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet at Roger’s Chapel in the Palmyra Cemetery, 272 Vienna St. Please use the Vienna St. entrance. Our volunteers will be on hand to assist with parking.

An amazing journey into the land of the dead. You won’t want to miss this! Mark your calendars and save the date!

Tickets can be purchased online, at the office or at the door.

In case of inclement weather, cemetery tour will take place in our museums. For tickets please copy and paste link below or call for assistance.

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World's Largest Ghost Hunt
Sep
24
to Sep 25

World's Largest Ghost Hunt

SOLD OUT !

Join Historic Palmyra and ghost hunters all over the world as we investigate 2 of our historically haunted museums on this day dubbed the "World's Largest Ghost Hunt". $45 per person, 6 hour event includes snacks and beverages. Limited tickets will be sold (20 people MAX) to this event for the best experience. This is not a private GH, this is a PUBLIC EVENT. Pre- sale tickets only.

SOLD OUT!!

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