VISIT PALMYRA, NEW YORK

Palmyra is one of the oldest towns in the Finger Lakes Region of Western New York State. It was founded in 1789 and named for the ancient Syrian market city of Palmyra. In its early days, Palmyra was very much a frontier town, but later came to prominence after the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825. Palmyra became known as "Queen of Canaltowns," and was an important center of trade along the busy waterway.

Today, Palmyra is a lively place, complete with several fascinating museums, outdoor recreational opportunities, and a host of community and cultural events throughout the year.  The Village retains much of the architecture of its Victorian heyday.  Even the changing autumn leaves bring  visitors from far and wide.  Find our more at: PalmyraNY.com
 

Click on the photos above for larger views of Palmyra.

The Palmyra Village Hall
and Opera House, 1868.

Historic Palmyra owns and operates four distinctive museums that tell of a rich history, over 200 years in the making. 

The Alling Coverlet Museum (left) houses the largest collection of hand-woven coverlets in the United States.  To learn more, visit: www.historicpalmyrany.com

Curling on the Canal (The Port of Palmyra Marina) A Sunday afternoon outdoors in February (weather permitting - which in this regard means "having enough ice!") enjoying the ancient Scots game of curling.  Join us for instruction and a demonstration game. (TBA)

Farmer's Market (Village Park)
Saturday mornings 8am to 12noon, May through September

Hill Cumorah Pageant 2008  (The Hill Cumorah - 4 miles south of the Village on Rt. 21)  July 11, 12 & 15 through 19, 9:15pm  (Full dress-rehearsal Thursday, July 11, 9:15pm)

*Wayne County Fair 2008 (Wayne County Fairgrounds)  August 11 through 16

*Canaltown Days Arts & Crafts Festival 2008
(Village & Village Park) September 13 & 14

*Both the Wayne County Fair and Canaltown Days Festival include large and exciting parades that march down Main Street right in front of Liberty House!   Join us on the veranda for all the fun!

Main Entrance to the
Wayne County Fairgrounds,
Palmyra, NY.