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Welcome to
Knox Historical Society of Knox, New York "The Pill Box Capital of the World" |
What's a pill box?
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Knox Historical Society was founded in 1973 and is chartered with the New York State Education Department. Our goal is to preserve, protect, and promote historic culture in the Town of Knox through our research, website, publications, educational programs, and community outreach.
We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Knox Town Hall. We frequently have guest speakers. Visitors and new members are always welcome. During the summer we host several family-friendly programs which feature our collections at the Saddlemire Homestead. Unfortunately, the museum has no heat and is closed October through May. Take a virtual tour here. |
Stories on the porch 2023 (or at knox town hall)
- Sunday, July 9, 2-4 pm. Whipple Solar Farm. David Whipple presented information about his family's solar farm in the Town of Knox.
- Sunday, July 30, 2-4 pm. History of Hilltown Churches. Rev. Jay Francis spoke about the various churches that have been in the towns of Knox and Berne throughout the years.
Memorial day essay contest
The Knox Historical Society sponsored an essay contest with the theme "Local and Family Heroes". KHS members judged the essays and the top 3 essays were awarded prize money.
Winners were:
Winners were:
- 1st Place: Trevor Stempel
- 2nd Place: Jonathan Brach
- 3rd Place: Manny Hooks
Trevor Stempel reading his essay at the Knox Memorial Day Parade.
