EVENTS & INFORMATION
Upcoming Events
The following is a list of upcoming events. See Lucy Bensley Center/Concord Historical Society
Facebook page for additional details for special events.
APR 2024
Campus buildings reopen on April 6th
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING GALA - Monday April 8, 2:00-4:30 PM at 17 Franklin St. The CHS Museum Campus and Lucy Bensley Center will be open for tours.
Bring a lawn chair to watch the eclipse. Solar Viewing Glasses are available for sale Saturdays
at the Mercantile & Wednesdays at the Lucy Bensley Center.
MAY 2024
The following historical talks by Historian Jolene Hawkins are open to the public:
- May 9th, Grand Island Golden Age Center at 10:30 AM
- May 16th Clarence Senior Center at 4:00 PM
- May 23rd Elma Public Library at 2:00 PM
JUN 2024
- June 1st, Meet local authors and checkout their books at the Lucy Bensley Center during Art
Crawl
- June 17-21 SGI Fourth Grade Class Tours of CHS Campus
- June 27
Day trip to Seneca-Iroquois National Museum in Salamanca (Will include buffet lunch
at Seneca Allegany Casino. Meet at 17 Franklin St. at 11:00 AM to carpool to Salamanca) (Public Welcome)
- Historical talks open to the public:
- June 3rd Tonawanda Public Library at 1:00 PM
- June 11th Aurora Senior Center at TBD
- June 14th Ashford Historical Society at TBD
JUL 2024
Campus open usual schedule.
See Lucy Bensley Center/ Concord Historical Society Facebook page for any special events.
AUG 2024
Tour the Dygert Farm in Springville escorted by experts on the Dygert Farm & Racetrack, Pop
Warner & Jim Thorpe, and the Erie County Fair held at this location in the 1860’s. Date & time
to be announced.
Come to the Erie County Fair to view CHS’ exhibit on the Springville Dairy Fest August 7 - 18.
SEP 2024
9/14 at 1:00 PM - Hear a talk on R.B. Waite in the Heritage Building. Every person attending receives a free ice cream cone!
Become a Member Today!
CHS membership brings many benefits!
- A great way to show pride in our community, and being part of something that celebrates our common heritage
- You always come away with more than you give. So many great stories from our visitors and fellow members.
- It’s the terrific feeling the volunteer develops from sharing, and the appreciation of our visitors. Their smiles tell it all.
- Other benefits include:
- Become a part of the ongoing history of your community
- There are so many great stories to tell and so much to learn, both from your fellow members and our visitors
- It's the satisfaction the volunteers get from sharing our history.
For more information on becoming a member of the Concord Historical Community, please visit Get Involved!
Rotating Exhibit Information
FREE exhibit area for local clubs, organizations, and businesses to tell the story of their history. Visitors can enjoy the great contributions your group has made to our local area, for two months. Join the many who have utilized the Rotating Exhibit to increase awareness of what you have to offer! For more info, please fill out our Contact Form here.
Venue Availability for Groups
Imagine holding your next gathering on nostalgic "Main Street" Springville, in climate controlled comfort. Seating for up to 75, complete with sound system and projection screen. Catering is available, making your next family, friends, or business event one to truly remember. For more information on renting our facility, please fill out our Contact Form here.
Volunteer with us!
Want to bring a smile to a visitor's face? Become a volunteer guide at one of our great venues. Help us share the stories that made Springville and the Town of Concord what it is today! Assist our Curator with cataloging our vast collection of research at the "Lucy". Enjoy all the benefits that come with being a volunteer. Hours are flexible to meet your schedule. It's an easy and fun way to meet new people! Please visit Get Involved for more information!
Campus Schedule
Lucy Bensley Center :: 23 North Buffalo Street
- Phone :: 716-592-0094
- E-Mail :: LucyBensleyCenter@gmail.com
- Hours :: See schedule above
Concord Mercantile :: 17 Franklin Street
- Hours :: See schedule above
Heritage Building :: 17 Franklin Street
- Hours :: See schedule above
Warner Museum & Carriage House :: 98 East Main Street
- Hours :: See schedule above