ABOUT US 

Vision Statement
The Corning-Painted Post Historical Society is a dynamic, community responsive, educational organization that inspires community memory by linking our local history and heritage to contemporary life.

History
The Corning Painted Post Historical Society (CPPHS) was founded in 1947 "to collect local historical data, to diffuse the knowledge of local history, and to promote... the (1948) centenary of the incorporation of Corning as a village." It began immediately collecting information about the community's past.

In 1976, the Society acquired and restored as a Bicentennial project the dilapidated 1796 structure once known as the Painted Post Tavern. Located at 59 West Pulteney Street, Corning, it houses today the Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum and other buildings moved to the site for restoration as the museum grew.

The CPPHS continues to collect local historical information and artifacts. Its place in the museum community is established, with living history programs reaching annually over 4,000 school children and 1,000 visitors.

2010 Board of Directors

Officers:
	President: Donna Keegan Vice President: Virginia Wright Treasurer: Anna Rice Secretary: Jan Kostolansky Controller: Steve Matteson
Trustees:
	Janet Lyons James Scouten Fran Gehl Frank Starr Jane Shadel Spillman Joseph Bacalles
Director of the Museum Complex: Sheri Golder

The 2009 Annual Report copies are available at the Welcome Center.