Wheatland Historical Association

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Wheatland Historical Association

The WHA mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the history of Wheatland and its environs.

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association owns and maintains the Sage-Marlowe House, Main St., Scottsville, NY. Wheatland Historical Association

In 1972 a group of citizens formed the Wheatland Historical Association to help in the preservation of our town's history. The association is an independent organization, not affiliated with the local town government. The association’s mission is to promote and encourage research

and knowledge of the history of the town of Wheatland and its environs. The Wheatland Historical Association owns and maintains the Sage-Marlowe House, a fully restored and furnished 1830s-40s workingman’s house at 69 Main Street in Scottsville. The association also owns and maintains the Skivington Collection, which was recently digitized and can be accessed through the Monroe County Public Library. The house is open to the public by appointment or during open house events, call (585) 571-4936 or email [email protected] for further details.

06/04/2026

OPEN HOUSE SEASON IS HERE! The Wheatland Historical Association cordially invites you to visit the historic Sage-Marlowe House at 69 Main Street in the village of Scottsville. This season, our open house days will be the last Sunday of each month from June through Oct., beginning on Sunday, June 28 from 2- 4pm. This 1840s "workingman's" home has been lovingly furnished and maintained by the membership of the Wheatland Historical Assoc. and provides the public with a glimpse of life in the 19th century. As you walk through this quaint home, you will see original paintings, examples of clothing from the 1800 to 1900s, coverlets from the mid 1800s by local weavers, samplers, tableware, "thunder mugs", yellow ware mixing bowls and so much more.. You will find mysterious artifacts (especially in the kitchen) that will make you ask our helpful guides, "what in the world is this and how was it used"? The little kitchen garden is always open to visitors and ready to share fresh herbs to take home. Take advantage of this free opportunity to become acquainted with a small part of Wheatland's history. Open to all ages (a great learning experience for kids). Be sure to have a look at the many local history books by area authors and historians. Refreshments provided.

05/26/2026

Wheatland Historical Assoc. represented in the 2026 Memorial Day Parade before the ceremonies at the Legion home and open house at the Sage-Marlowe House. (Mary McNamara and Chris Foote carrying the banner, Liz Gonyo and Len Miller riding in style in "Ruby")

05/22/2026

MEMORIAL DAY
OPEN HOUSE
AT THE SAGE-MARLOWE
NOON – 2 PM

Join us after the parade and the American Legion Post ceremonies at The Sage-Marlowe House, located just 2 houses down at 69 Main Street. Tour this historic house where each room of the quaint vernacular style home is furnished and appointed with early 1800s artifacts. Browse the many books of local history written by local authors. See original paintings and coverlets, a very early sampler by Mary Ann Harmon, and a dining table set for dinner with gorgeous place settings. Take home a copy of the self-guided Walking Tour of Scottsville, an activity for the whole family. Enjoy refreshments and conversation with members of the Wheatland Historical Association. As always, we look forward to seeing you.

05/15/2026

Last Sneak Peek before Tomorrow's Sale!! Sat. May 16. 9am to 2pm @ the Sage-Marlowe House, 69 Main Street, Scottsville. Indoors and out. Geraniums, plants and garden items in the front yard. Antiques, vintage and collectibles indoors. Don't Miss It!

05/12/2026

Sneak Peek Time!! This Saturday is the day. 9am to 2pm @ the Sage-Marlowe House. 69 Main Street. Geranium & Attic Sale. Indoors and Out. So many treasures for bargain hunting fun. And beautiful geraniums, as always.

05/06/2026

TOMORROW EVENING, May 7--6:30pm @ the Scottsville Library. Do you have questions about your old home? Now that Spring is here, are you wondering about checking your heating systems, gutters, foundations, windows and screens, and chimneys? Or maybe you’re thinking about trimming trees or painting. Thursday night you'll have the opportunity to ask our expert, Jerry Ludwig, during a Q&A time at the Scottsville Free Library. Jerry is a licensed general contractor and home inspector. He is a current member and former President of the Landmark Society of Western New York. During this open question-and-answer session, Jerry will share advice and handouts. This will be an interesting and informative program. See you at the library! 28 Main Street in Scottsville.

04/20/2026

May Program! Mark the date!
The Steps of Looking at an Old House From a House Inspector’s Point of View
Thursday, May 7
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Scottsville Free Library
28 Main Street, Scottsville

Do you live in an old house or an historic district? Now that Spring is here, are you wondering about checking your heating systems, gutters, foundations, windows and screens, and chimneys? Or maybe you’re thinking about trimming trees or painting. Bring your questions to this engaging session with Jerry Ludwig on May 7.
Jerry has extensive residential construction experience as a licensed general contractor and home inspector. He was founding President of the Rochester Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors. He is a current member and former President of the Landmark Society of Western New York and a member of Historic Pittsford, Historic Brighton, and the Naples Historical Society. He is also an Honorary Member of the American Institute of Architects. Jerry currently writes “The Home Front” column in Landmarks, a publication of the Landmark Society of Western New York.
During this open question-and-answer session, Jerry will share advice and handouts.

04/18/2026

SPRING IS HERE AT LAST!! MARK THE DATE!!
(this sale is indoors as well!)
Watch this page for updated list of items and sneak peeks!
Email [email protected] for more info.

04/16/2026

REMINDER! Thursday, April 16 | 7:00 PM
Union Presbyterian Church, 1 Browns Avenue, Scottsville
Join us for a fascinating talk by Jules Hoepting, Environmental Educator for NYS Parks. To the untrained eye, the remains of the Genesee Valley Canal might look like a simple ditch—but it’s actually a "faded tattoo" with a dramatic backstory. Like a soap opera plot, the canal's construction was filled with unexpected twists and "illogical ambition" before being replaced nearly overnight by the railroad. Come explore why so much effort was spent on this corridor and why it remains so relevant to our lives today. Lots of parking behind the church.

04/08/2026

Jules Hoepting, Environmental Educator for NYS Parks will present a fascinating talk Thurs. April 16 at 7pm. in the Union Presbyterian Church, 1 Browns Ave., Scottsville. What remains of the Genesee Valley Canal is a ditch, often swampy or filled in by ecological succession, running through forests and along the edges of backyards, farmlands and canyons. A new person might see it as a scar on the land, but a trained eye will see it as a faded tattoo with a fascinating backstory. Like the plot of a soap opera, the process of building the canal was long and drawn out with unexpected twists, fueled by illogical ambition. Seemingly overnight, the canal was replaced by a railroad to carry on the transportation storyline. So, why go through all that effort? And how is the corridor relevant today?
Please join us on April 16 to hear Genesee Valley Canal:
An 1800’s Soap Opera and the Dream that Remains with Jules Hoepting, as we explore the canal’s history and modern-day significance.

Address

69 Main Street Or P. O. Box 184
Scottsville, NY
14546

Website

http://scottsvilleny.org/

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