BENJAMIN PATTERSON INN MUSEUM

CORNING, NY

The Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum is a historic site located in Corning, New York. It was built in 1796 by Benjamin Patterson, a Revolutionary War veteran, and served as a tavern and inn until the mid-19th century. Today, the museum preserves the history of the inn and the surrounding area.

Visitors to the museum can explore the two-story building, which features period furnishings and exhibits on local history. The first floor includes the original tavern room, where travelers would have stopped to rest and refresh themselves, as well as a parlor and dining room. Upstairs, visitors can see the guest rooms where travelers would have stayed during their journeys.

In addition to the historic building, the museum also features a collection of artifacts related to the history of the Corning area. These include Native American artifacts, agricultural tools, and items related to the local glass industry, which has been a major part of the area's economy for over 150 years.

The Benjamin Patterson Inn Museum is open to the public from May through October, and offers guided tours and educational programs for visitors of all ages. It is a unique and fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of upstate New York.

BENJAMIN PATTERSON INN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CORNING NY. US MID #8403600388

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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• telephone: 6079375281

BENJAMIN PATTERSON INN MUSEUM
59 WEST PULTENEY STREET
CORNING
NY
14830

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