The Sheridan Historical Society was chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in June 2000 as a private, non-profit educational corporation working to promote a greater knowledge of and appreciation for the history of Sheridan, New York. The society is an all-volunteer organization headed by its volunteer officers and Board of Trustees.

Our Mission
As stated in our Constitution, the purpose of the historical society is “to cultivate a greater knowledge of and appreciation for the history of Sheridan, New York, and its environs, from the earliest history of the land and its first inhabitants to the evolving history of the modern town and its people.