The Lima Historical Society – Committed to Preserving Lima's History

Welcome to The Lima Historical Society

Thank you for stopping by the Lima Historical Society's website. We hope you enjoy your visit here. You might also enjoy a live visit to our Tennie Burton Museum. The Museum is located in the village of Lima at 1850 Rochester Street. The museum is open on Sundays, June thru September, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm or by special appointment. To contact us click the link below. Our upcoming events are also listed on this page. Scroll though them and attend any or all that appeal to you. These events will be limited until this Pandemic is under control. We are a non-profit organization, so most of these events are free to the public. We do, however, welcome donations and we also hold some fund raising events during the year when we can. We try to keep our site up to date so check back often to see our newest events and updates at the museum.

Looking For Your Roots ??

Looking For Your Roots ??

Learn Creative Ways to Explore Your Family Tree

By Professional Genealogist Dennis Hogan

Co-Sponsored by the Lima Historical Society
and the Lima Public Library

Tuesday, November 12th
7 PM: Lima Town Hall

Dennis Hogan, Gorham, New York Historian, has been doing family research for more than 40 years.
He specializes in New York State and Ireland. He will discuss some very useful and creative ways
of going about researching your own family genealogy.

He will be speaking on November 12^th at the Lima Town Hall at 7 PM
— second floor accessible by elevator from the side door of the Town Hall–
7329 East Main St. Lima NY 14485.

Everyone welcome. Please join us.

The old “Cottage Hotel” on Lake Avenue in Lima

xThe old “Cottage Hotel” on Lake Avenue in Lima

Where did it came from? When it was demolished??

Go to Newsletters: November 2024

All Hands On Deck!! The Lima Historical Society’s 2024 Membership Campaign

Bring This Coupon To
Tennie Burton Museum
1850 Rochester Street

Downloadable Coupon (pdf)

Memorial Day 10am-1pm
or
Any Sunday this summer
June thru Sept 15th-2-4 pm

Become a Member
Enter Free Raffle for All New and Current LHS members

Dinner for Two Served in your own home
($200+ Value)
Provided by Spinelli Catering.
https://spinellichefservices.com

Drawing at LHS member Picnic Sept 15th – 4 PM

Make History! Become A Member of LHS

Go to our Membership page to renew or become a new member

Three historic Lima Videos now available under Videos tab

Positively Lima

A Retrospective View of the Lima Community Forty Years Ago

– Specially Restored Multi-Media Presentation

Lima Through the Ages

Collage of Historic Lima Photos

from the Tennie Burton Museum Collections

Talking Buildings

An Architectural Tour of Homes

by Fran Gotcsik

Positively Lima Tee Shirts

Great Gift idea for Lima Family and Friends!

Tee Shirts

$20—S-XL

$25–XXL-XXXL

*Place an order: Go to Museum: Tee Shirt orders*