This historic house has been the home of our local history society since 1964.
The red brick, two story house, built in 1854, was occupied by the Morgan family from 1864 until the fire of 1964. The fire caused the death of 96 year old Sara Morgan Manning, the last of the seven Morgan children.
The damage to the house was extensive, and the future of the place was in doubt. However. volunteers, members of the newly formed Historical Society, took over the tasks of most of the repairs, which required a number of years to accomplish. Today the house is fully restored, and tours of the house and the carriage house may be arranged by appointment. (585-637-3645)
Historical Society members see to the maintenance of the House, and offer regularly scheduled programs open to the public. The preservation of local history is also an important part of the house’s functions, and a number of publications about Brockport’s events and population are available at the Lift Bridge Book Shop on Main Street.
Cooperation with the teachers in our public schools allows fourth-grade children to view the house and to learn about the Victorian way of life. Special school tours and holiday festivities are arranged for the month of December.
The Historical Society strives to encourage all students in their studies of history, and offers an annual award to a Brockport high school senior who has done outstanding work in that field.
