FRONTENAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY

UNION SPRINGS, NY

May 6, 2023: Junius Ponds as seen from just off Route 318, Junius, New York A view of one the Junius Ponds, as seen on a spring afternoon from just off State Route 318 in the town of Junius, New York. Long used as a source of drinking water for the nearby village of Lyons, this series of mecromotic glacial ponds is today maintained by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as a habitat for a wide variety of rare flora and fauna, including one of the last remaining Upstate New York populations of the critically endangered bog turtle <i>(Glyptemys muhlenbergii)</i>.
May 6, 2023: Junius Ponds as seen from just off Route 318, Junius, New York Credit: Carrotflower Productions International

Frontenac Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Union Springs, New York. The society was established in 1976 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history of Union Springs and the surrounding area. The society is named after the historic Frontenac Hotel, which was built in 1894 and served as a popular summer resort for many years.

The society operates a museum that showcases the rich history of the area through exhibits and artifacts. The collection includes items such as photographs, documents, clothing, and household items that depict life in Union Springs in the past. The museum also has a research library with books, maps, and other resources that visitors can use to learn more about the area's history.

In addition to operating the museum, Frontenac Historical Society also hosts events and programs throughout the year to promote awareness of the area's history. These events include lectures, tours, and workshops that are open to the public.

The society is run by a board of directors and relies on volunteers and donations to maintain the museum and its collection. The Frontenac Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Union Springs and the surrounding area.

FRONTENAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in UNION SPRINGS NY. US MID #8403600282

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Contact FRONTENAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY

FRONTENAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY
8 CAYUGA ST
UNION SPRINGS
NY
13160

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FRONTENAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8403600282
Name FRONTENAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.831884, -76.695402
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 011
US Census Tract: 041200
US Census Block: 5059