Wheatland Historical Association

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Come out and support music in our community! Let's celebrate America's 250th as the WHA presents Allen Hopkins on the historic stage of the Scottsville Free Library. Hopkins will take us, musically, back to the early days of America as well as a musical journey through our country's 250 years. As comfortable playing the banjo as he is the guitar, Hopkins plays a wide variety of musical instruments, including mandolin, autoharp, dulcimer, ukulele, dobro and concertina, to name a few. His knowledge of American musical styles and songs is well-known around the Rochester area and beyond and he has played with many groups and performers including Flint Hill Folk at the Genesee Country Village and Innisfree, a Celtic instrumental quartet.
The program is Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6:30pm., at the Scottsville Free Library, 28 Main St., Scottsville.
There is no charge for this program hosted by the Wheatland Historical Association. We'll see you there.

08/05/2026

SEE YOU SUNDAY! WHAT ARE THESE ARTIFACTS USED FOR? OPEN HOUSE ON AUG. 30th. The Wheatland Historical Association cordially invites you to visit the historic Sage-Marlowe House, 69 Main Street in the village of Scottsville. 2-4pm. This season, our open house days will be THE LAST SUNDAY of each month from June through Oct. 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 and sunflowers to take home. Take advantage of this free opportunity to become acquainted with Wheatland's history. Open to all ages (great learning experience for kids). Be sure to have a look at the many local history books by area authors and historians. Refreshments provided.

07/20/2026

REMINDER!!! OPEN HOUSE ON JULY 26th. The Wheatland Historical Association cordially invites you to visit the historic Sage-Marlowe House, 69 Main Street in the village of Scottsville. 2-4pm. This season, our open house days will be THE LAST SUNDAY of each month from June through Oct. 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 and sunflowers to take home. Take advantage of this free opportunity to become acquainted with Wheatland's history. Open to all ages (great learning experience for kids). Be sure to have a look at the many local history books by area authors and historians. Refreshments provided.

07/09/2026

Kip Finley’s Enduring Legacy

In 1972, the Scottsville Area Historical Society was organized as an offshoot of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It changed its name to the Wheatland Historical Association in September of 1995.
Kip Finley and his wife, Debbie, became members of WHA in 1998 and hosted its annual Christmas Party at their historic house, which was built in 1857.
Kip became WHA’s President in 2002 after the sudden passing of its President, Shirley DiStefano. He stayed on as President until 2005 when he became Vice President for the next few years. Then in 2018 he was reinstated as President, a role he continued until April of this year.
Because of his remarkable contributions to our community, Mark Turner from the Greater Wheatland Area (GWA) Chamber of Commerce presented Kip with the Wheatland Volunteer of Distinction award in December 2023. Two years later in February 2025, the GWA Chamber of Commerce inducted Kip into its Hall of Fame.
Kip was keen to advance the WHA and was instrumental in securing grants to propel knowledge of local history forward. The first grant in 2006 was for $7,000 from The Rochester Area Community Foundation.
More recently, The Community Foundation gave the WHA $20,000 in 2021. The following year, the New York State Council of the Arts provided WHA with $10,000 in funding.
Both grants sponsored Churchbell Creative to produce a television documentary about barns constructed by Wheatland native, John Talcott Wells Sr. and sons. That documentary, Still Standing: The Barns of J.T. Wells & Sons, aired in May 2024 on WXXI.
Kip wore many hats. He was the facilitator for WHA’s presentation on the History and Construction of the Mount Morris Dam in 2004. He also oversaw all the maintenance of the Sage-Marlowe House—most of which he did on his own. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. It will take many of us to fill his shoes.

06/24/2026

First Open House of the Summer!
This Sunday at the Sage-Marlowe House.
69 Main Street, Scottsville. 2pm to 4pm.
Everyone Welcome to Scottsville’s little gem.
Until then, here are a couple things to ponder.
Can you guess what the items in the photos were called or what their purposes were in an 1840s home???
Find out at the open house! You’re sure to find other artifacts in the Sage-Marlowe House that will make you ask,
“what in the world is this?”
You have the questions, we have the answers!
Enjoy some treats and something to drink while you tour the house.
See you there.

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!