Welcome to The Hobart Historical Society
The Hobart Historical Society is headquartered in its restored building on Cornell Avenue, Hobart, New York. The building is formerly the home of the St. Andrews Masonic Lodge. This building is now used to operate and manage the Hobart Historical Society's community projects, keep records of village history, and provide the community with a Historical Society Center. We are honored and proud to have such a beautiful piece of our village's rich history in our caring hands. We are also happy to share this space with the entire community.
News & Upcoming Events
Open House: Saturdays 1 to 4 PM in July and August
Summer Schedule 2026
Monthly Meetings: Second Wednesday at 6 PM
at the Hobart Historical Center Building
Wednesday July 8, 2026 6 PM
Hobart Public Reading of The Declaration of Independence
Celebrating 250 Years of Nationhood
Wednesday August 12, 2026 6 PM
Revolutionary Soldiers Buried Locally.
Presented by Karen Cucinella
August 22, 2026 - September 27
Hobart Photographer Anna Carroll, (1868-1925)
Community Life in Photographs 1900-1925
Exhibit at the MURAL ON MAIN GALLERY
at 631 E. Main Street in Hobart
with support from the Delaware County Historical Association (DCHA), and the Hobart Community Alliance (HCA)
Wednesday September 9, 2026 6 PM
The Anti-Rent Wars
Presented by Bill Burns
Wednesday October 7, 2026 6 PM
Hobart's Ballot Box
The 1950s Transition to the Voting Machine
Presented by Rick van Valkenburg
Historic 1/2 Hours and General Historical Articles of Interest -
Get a glimpse into our history – from childhood memories to conspiracy theories!
Hobart Area Cemeteries
The staff of the Locust Hill Cemetery has compiled two books of over one thousand (1000) obituaries for Locust Hill Cemetery, Valley View Cemetery in South Kortright and the South Kortright Cemetery.
ANNA CARROLL
The Hobart Village Council has proclaimed
August 22 – September 27, 2026
Anna Carroll Heritage Weeks
Born in Roxbury, NY in 1868, 16-year-old Anna moved with her family to Hobart after the death of her step-father, Edward M. Faulkner. Anna lived and photographed family, friends, and neighbors, soon becoming the village’s unofficial photographer until her death in 1925.
An integral part of the community, Anna was a Sunday School teacher in the United Methodist Church and a founding member of the Hobart Civic Club, among her many other affiliations.
Her photographs number in the hundreds, with her glass plate negatives preserved for printing.
Delaware County Historical Association (DCHA), Delaware County’s chief historical society, has given HHS permission to print and display Anna Carroll’s photos. Prints are available for sale.
This program was made possible by the generous support of The A. Lindsay & Olive B. O'Connor Foundation, The Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, The Hobart Community Foundation, and The Robert B. and Addie P. Thomson Trust