History & Genealogy

Planning a trip to the Ulysses Historical Society? Here's a sampling of the things you can do while you're with us!

Town History

Read highlights of the town’s history taken from references available at the museum.
Town History

UHS Newsletter

UHS members receive the newsletter in the mail. You may view an index of the content of past issues of our newsletter; back issues may be ordered through our gift shop.

Genealogy Research

Our reference room includes local history books, maps, genealogy records, and family histories. Research may be scheduled by appointment. Requests may also be sent to us via the U.S. Mail or e-mail (see below for our e-mail address).

Other Resources

View the list below list of other area historical societies and organizations.

Interlaken Historical Society
http://www.interlakenhistory.org
History Center in Tompkins County, the
http://www.thehistorycenter.net
Jacksonville Community Association
http://www.jacksonvilleny.com
Seneca County, NY, Office of the County Clerk
http://www.co.seneca.ny.us/departments/admin-operations/county-clerk
Tompkins County Clerk
http://tompkinscountyny.gov/cclerk
Tompkins County, NY, Gen Web
http://nytompki.org
Trumansburg, The Village of
http://www.trumansburg-ny.gov
Historian: Sandy List (skl.tbghistory AT gmail.com)
Ulysses Philomathic Library
http://trumansburglibrary.org
Ulysses, Town of
http://www.ulysses.ny.us
Historian: John Wertis (bwwfarmtoday AT aol.com, or historian AT ulysses.ny.us)