Waterloo Area Information & Links
Seneca Museum of Waterways & Industry Overlooking the Cayuga-Seneca Canal in historic Seneca Falls, NY in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Seneca, Cayuga, and Wayne Counties, Montezuma Refuge serves as a major resting area for waterfowl and other waterbirds on their journeys to and from nesting areas in northeastern and east-central Canada. National Women’s Hall of Fame "We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men and women are created equal........." With these words a dream was given life in historic Seneca Falls, New York, the Birthplace of Women's Rights. Here, in 1848, Elizabeth Cady Stanton (a Seneca Falls resident), Lucretia Mott and 300 other women and men held the first Women's Rights Convention. The Declaration of Sentiments, modeled after the Declaration of Independence, was presented, and passed by the convention. These resolutions included among other demands, that women have the right to vote. The struggle for Women's Rights had begun. 76 Fall Street Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (315) 568-8060 Corning Museum of Glass The Museum's first home was a simple, elegant, rectangular building. Part of the original Corning Glass Center, it had a collection of 2,000 objects and also included a research library. The Glass Center housed a Hall of Science, and also provided visitors with the opportunity to view the production of handmade crystal in the world-famous Steuben Glass Factory. Sampson Memorial Museum Sampson State Park was once a Naval training station, then an Air Force base before becoming a State Park. Navy and Air Force veterans established a museum in one of the existing buildings with exhibits that include a periscope from a nuclear sub and a five-inch gun from WWII. The Waterloo Memorial Day Museum Memorial Day Museum, which first opened in 1966, is a lovely 22 room brick mansion dedicated to housing and displaying the many records and mementos associated with Memorial Day and the Civil War era. Waterloo Library and Historical Society, and Terwilliger Museum Waterloo, Situated in the heart of the Finger Lakes area, is a community with a rich historic heritage. It's location between the northern-most tips of Seneca and Cayuga Lakes makes it a center for those interested in recreational facilities which abound in this area.A trip through the Terwilliger Museum is a journey through the history and development of Waterloo. Visitors will see a replica of a general store, authentic full-sized vehicles, Native American artifacts and a display of Waterloo firsts, including pianos and organs manufactured in Waterloo. Currency, antique guns, medical instruments, dolls, and a unique display of early funeral customs are a sampling of other exhibits. Seneca Falls Historical Society A 23 room Queen Anne Style Victorian Mansion and presently the first floor and a portion of the second, as they might have been circa 1890, as a home of a wealthy Victorian family. We have rooms dedicated to local industries, changing and seasonal exhibits, and a gift shop.There is always something new to see. Our extensive archives, photographic collections, genealogical records, and library are used by researchers throughout the country. 55 Cayuga Street Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (315) 568-8412 Waterloo Wineries: Swedish Hill Winery A warm welcome awaits you at Swedish Hill! Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Country, we invite you to experience Swedish Hill's fine wines and champagnes. Goose Watch Winery One of New York's most unique wineries, Goose Watch is notable for its setting as well as its wines. Bully Hill Vineyards Hammondsport NY Quality New York State wines and grape juices. Fox Run Vineyards Seneca LakeSample recent Fox Run vintages in our friendly tasting room and learn about wine culture and lore. Glenora Wine Cellars Seneca LakeWinery, Inn, and Restaurant offering a variety of premium New York State wines Heron Hill Winery Hammondsport NY with its unique facility and state-of-the-art equipment, the wine making team at Heron Hill is committed to quality. Knapp Winery and Restaurant Cayuga Lake a unique combination of wine and food awaits visitors. Sheldrake Point Vineyard Ovid NYVineyard, Tasting Room & Café. Enjoy an appetizer, tapas, sandwhich light fare and seasonal entreés from our café accompanied by the best of New York State wines. Standing Stone Vineyards Hector NY visit the winery, taste the current vintage, have lunch at our restaurant and enjoy the view. Wagner Vineyards Lodi NY winery, Micro-Brewery and Restaurant. Area Attractions and Things to Do: Seneca County Chamber of Commerce PO Box 294 Seneca Falls, NY 13148 adjacent to Rte 5 and 20 315/568-2906 Waterloo Outlet Mall Finger Lakes Race Track Finger Lakes Wineries Peter Whitmer Farms Golf Nearby Cayuga/Seneca State Parks Watkins Glen International Bonavista State Park Golf Course Taughannock Falls State Park Seneca Lake State Park Lodi Point State Park Other Points of Interest: History, Galleries and Museums … Indulge your inquisitive mind by venturing into these locales that pay homage to the past and to the arts. Galleries, Historical Sites and Museums: Interlaken Historical Society Museum Main Street (Route 96) Interlaken, NY 14847 (607) 532-4341 or (607) 532-4430 Deere Haven Museum PO Box 14 County Road 141 Interlaken, NY 14847 (607) 532-4288 Interlaken Farmers Museum Main Street (Route 96) Interlaken, NY 14847 (607) 532-4430 or (607) 532-4642 Lodi Historical Society South Main Street (Route 414) Lodi, NY 14860 (607) 582-6511 or (607) 582-6016 Memorial Day Museum 35 East Main Street Waterloo, NY 13165 (315) 539-0533 Mike Weaver Drain and Tile Museum Inquire at Rose Hill Mansion Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 789-3848 National Park Service Women's Rights National Historical Park 136 Fall Street Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (315) 568-2991 Elizabeth Cady Stanton House 32 Washington Street Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (315) 568-2991 Open by appointment Hunt House 401 East Main Street Waterloo, NY 13165 (315) 568-2991 M'Clintock House 16 Williams Street Waterloo, NY 13165 (315) 568-2991 Open by appointment Wesleyan Chapel Declaration Park 136 Fall Street Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (315) 568-2991 Ovid Historical Society Museum 7203 S. Main Street (Route 414) Ovid, NY 14521 (607) 869-5222 Peter Whitmer Farm 1451 Aunkst Road Waterloo, NY 13165 (315) 539-2552 Rose Hill Mansion National Historic Landmark Route 96A, one mile south of Routes 5 & 20. Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 789-3848 Sampson Memorial Naval Museum Route 96A Sampson State Park Romulus, NY 14541 (315) 585-6203 or (800) 357-1814 Seneca County Arts Council 67 Fall Street Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (315) 568-5541 Seneca Falls Heritage Area Visitor Center located at 115 Fall Street, Lower Level, Seneca Falls, NY 13148(315) 568-2703 Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry 89 Fall Street Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (315) 568-1510 Terwilliger Museum Historical Society 31 East Williams Street Waterloo, NY 13165 (315) 539-0533 This is Woman's Hour: The Life of Mary Baker Eddy 118 Fall Street Seneca Falls, NY 13148 (315) 568-6488 Three Bears Historical Site National Historic Landmark S. Main Street (Route 414) Ovid, NY 14521 (607) 869-5222 Wilhelmina's Art Gallery 60 Cayuga Street Seneca Falls, NY 13148 Area Colleges and Universities: NYCC Hobart & William Smith Finger Lakes Comm College Keuka College Nearby Businesses: Duprey Video Finger Lakes Limousine Goulds/ITT BonaDent Blue U International Paper Seneca Foods Guardian Industries Parker Hannifin |
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