About Big Springs Museum
The Big Springs Museum’s collection is comprised of objects that reflect the history of the Caledonia-Mumford community located in the Genesee River Valley, southwest of Rochester, New York. The collection includes a strong emphasis on the area’s rural, agriculture character and the lives of Caledonia-Mumford residents. Objects in the collection include those that represent the history of Caledonia’s Seth Green Fish Hatchery, (the oldest in the northern hemisphere,) military artifacts and memorabilia, items pertaining to public education and local spiritual life, toys, paintings and folk art, Native American artifacts, natural history collections, and an extensive costume and textile collection. The collection also includes photographs and archives, including some genealogical materials, and rare paper broadsides. The building itself is a 10,000 sq. ft. addition to the original Caledonia School. The women's, men's, and children’s costumes and quilts represent a sub-collection spanning two centuries. Most objects became part of the collection by gift and local connection.
The Mission Statement
The mission of the Big Springs Historical Society is to promote an appreciation of local
history, heritage and culture. Through research, discovery, collection, display and preservation of relevant materials and through programming and dialogue, the BSHS will interpret the continuing story of the Caledonia-Mumford community, connecting history to contemporary life.
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Officers
President ......................................... Susan Deragon
Vice-President................................. Meg Donegan
Chief Financial Officer.....................Elke Phillips
Treasurer......................................... Karen Stalica
Secretary.......................................... Mary Thomas
Board of Trustees
Donald Griffin, Sean Sullivan, Kim Torre, Darlene Fisher
Ellen Alhart, Rene Kelly, Dick Fisher,
Martha Cappotelli, Sue Carson,
Staff
Curator....................................................... Patty Garrett
Program Coordinator/Grant Writer......... Jean Guthrie
Docent ....................................................... Lois Waldron
Big Springs Historical Society and Museum
3095 Main Street
PO Box 41
Caledonia, NY 14423
(585) 538-9880
bigspringshistoricalsociety@yahoo.com
Hours
Sundays from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mondays from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
or by appointment (585) 538-9880