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DISCLAIMER:  The Lancaster Historical Society has no relationship with the Village of Lancaster Historic Preservation Commission.  If you have questions regarding planned alterations to your home or business within the Historic Districts of the Village please contact the Lancaster Village Clerk at 716-683-2105 or the Town of Lancaster Building Department at 716-684-4171


Lancaster Socks

Lancaster NY Socks

Featuring the Block L and Old English L (OEL), that so many former Lancaster students are familiar with.

$15/pair, on sale at museum gift shop.

Call 716-288-7755

Proceeds benefit museum restoration.


Lancaster Legend newsletter November 2019

Lancaster Legend - November 2019


At the Little Red Schoolhouse on Bowen and William. Rita Galbreath (Left) was there when she was 8. She lived on Lake Ave and had to walk to school, and that was a long walk!


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