Allegany Area Historical Association
Bringing Allegany Area History to Our Community
What is the Historical Association?
Allegany Area Historical Association was established during the Allegany community’s Sesquicentennial celebration of 1981 for the purpose of discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge about the history of the Allegany area in Cattaraugus County, New York. AAHA was granted an Absolute Charter by the Education Department of the University of the State of New York on December 10, 1987.
About The AAHA Heritage Center
AAHA’s permanent meeting site and shelter for historical artifacts is in the former United Methodist Church located at 25 N. Second Street in the village of Allegany. The church, a local historical landmark, was constructed in 1855 by the Methodist Episcopal Congregation, one of the earliest religious societies in the village. The Association now owns the building. The layout of the church has been preserved, including the original pews and pulpit.
Our Public Hours
During 2026, the Heritage Center will be open the third Saturday of every month 10:00AM-12:30PM from April through October. All other times are by appointment only. If you need anything when we are closed, please contact us; we’ll be happy to arrange a convenient time to meet you there. You can send us a message on this website by clicking on the “Contact” page. Or you can contact us on our Facebook page, our Memories Group Facebook page, or you can E-Mail us for an appointment if you would like to come in.
Events & Happenings
Come visit us on the following Saturdays, from 10:00AM-12:30PM: April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17.
