~~~~~~~~~Museum Operations Appeal ~~~~~~~~ Ontario County Historical Society is a membership based 501(c) 3 not for profit organization chartered by the New York State Education Department in 1902. The society owns and operates the Historical Museum on North Main Street in Canandaigua, NY. Local History is our passion. Your tax deductible donation will support museum education programs for our youth audiences and help offset the cost of operating the museum. Thank you for your support. After indicating a level of donation you will be directed to a payment screen. For our donor's protection The Historical Society uses Pay Pal services. A notification of your donations will be sent to your e-mail.