One of the displays at the HF-M Historical Society Museum. Photo provided by Drew Saur
On Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM, The Honeoye Falls-Town of Mendon Historical Society will host a grand reopening of its Museum in Harry Allen Park.
This event follows 21 months of volunteer work to finish the first complete exhibit overhaul in the Museum’s 56-year history, and the most substantial reimagining of its exhibits in three decades.
Every new exhibit has been examined through a fresh lens: Would this be something a visitor to our Museum would seek or expect to find? Gone are generalized displays of things that were merely “old,” whether from our area or not. Visitors will find exhibits dedicated to businesses of our town and village; key Native American artifacts; displays covering the social fabric of our community (baseball, civic organizations, parades, fairs, bands, etc.); school artifacts (yearbooks, uniforms, photos and other paraphernalia); portraits and art from notable residents; and a whole section dedicated to the railroads (and airport!) of our area.
The grand-reopening, which will be an informal event, will be open to the public. The event will run until 4 PM, representing a typical weekly opening. At 2 PM, Society President Drew Saur will present remarks of thanks, and other local dignitaries will be welcome to speak briefly.
