named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Digitization and Oral History Project
Effort to digitize historical collections and conduct oral interviews, including materials from activists in the anti-nuclear waste movement
Lunch & Learn Series
Public lecture series hosted on YouTube featuring historical topics such as the Underground Railroad, Civil War history, and local figures
Radioactive Waste Dump Fight Exhibit
Exhibit showcasing community resistance to a proposed radioactive waste dump in Cortland County between 1989 and 1995, featuring costumes, photographs, and oral histories
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Historical and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Conducting historical research and documentationResearches and publishes biographical histories of early settlers and influential residents, documents significant historical events such as the role of Joseph Brant in the Battle of Minisink, preserves local folklore like the "General Randall eagle" story, and studies property development history in Cortland County.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Delivering genealogical and historical research servicesProvides access to primary source materials at the Kellogg Research Center and online, including cemetery records, census data, family genealogies, maps, photographs, military records, and vital records. Offers assisted in-person research (free for members and students, $15 per visit for non-members), staff-led research ($28/hour for individuals, $50/hour for organizations), and distance research by request. Maintains online finding aids via the Empire ADC.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Maintaining historical archives and collectionsPreserves and manages extensive archival collections, including newspaper clippings, photographs, newsletters, meeting minutes, and primary sources related to Cortland County history, such as the radioactive waste dump opposition and 19th-century Main Street development.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operating museum and historic exhibitsOperates the Suggett House Museum and rotating exhibits, such as a 2022–2023 exhibit on the radioactive waste dump opposition movement, featuring costumes, photographs, video footage, and archival materials. Offers free guided tours Wednesday through Saturday from 12–5 PM.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Supporting local historical research networksMaintains and provides contact information for a network of county and town historians in Cortland County who collect, preserve, and research local historical records and properties.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Producing educational digital contentProduces and shares educational videos on its YouTube channel, including recordings from its Lunch & Learn series, and has digitized and published historical materials and oral histories related to local events such as the radioactive waste dump opposition.
- Providing children's historical education programsOperates the Then & Now Children’s Room, a hands-on exhibit for children ages 4–6 that includes a child-sized store and log cabin to explore life in Cortland County 100–200 years ago, using play, stories, and artifacts. Also features an interactive iPad program on early settlers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$200K
Contributions & grants$94K47%
Program service revenue$21K10%
Investment income$36K18%
Other revenue$49K
expenses
Total expenses$199K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$106K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.17M
Cash$87K
Investments$992K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$1.17M
Liquid reserves65.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +29.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| TABITHA SCOVILLE | Director | 40 | $59K |
board members · 13
- BEN WELLS — Secretary
- CANDACE ROZANSKY — Trustee
- CHARLES JERMY III — Trustee
- CHARLES JERMY JR — President
- ELIZABETH BURNS — Trustee
- FRAN CASULLO — Trustee
- JUDAH CURRIE III — Trustee
- KARL OCHS — Trustee
- KATHLEEN O'CONNELL — Vice President
- LYNNE LASH — Trustee
- PAUL LORENZO — Treasurer
- RICHARD PENOYER — Trustee
- ROBERT FERRIS — Trustee
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Collections Committee Partner — Internal committee that reviews and makes decisions on potential object donations.
- Cortland County Historians Network — Local historians in Cortland County who are listed and supported by the Cortland County Historical Society.
- Dartmouth College Network — References Dartmouth College as the successor institution to Moor’s Charity School for Indians, where Mohawk leader Joseph Brant was educated.
- Empire Archival Discovery Cooperative Partner — Partners with Empire ADC to provide online access to finding aids for its archives and manuscripts collections.
- Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program Network — Participates in the Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program, offering members reciprocal access to over 20 New York State museums.
- New York Heritage Partner — Hosts digitized historical materials from the radioactive waste dump opposition on its website in collaboration with the Cortland County Historical Society.
- North American Reciprocal Museums Network — Offers NARM membership benefits to donors at the Supporting level and above, enabling access to a network of museums across North America.
- O.U. Kellogg Partner — Names the Kellogg Research Center after O.U. Kellogg, indicating a historical or benefactor relationship.
- Sophie Welburn Partner — Collections and Research Assistant, responsible for managing historical materials and supporting research.
- Suggett Family Partner — Donated the Suggett House to the Cortland County Historical Society.
- Tabitha Scoville Partner — Director of the organization, involved in leadership and operations.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Engagement Through Historical Preservationmethodology: community-engagement-through-historyBy preserving and sharing local history, including personal narratives and community memories, the organization fosters civic pride and sustained community engagement because collective memory strengthens communal identity and encourages participation in cultural stewardship.
- Interactive and Immersive Learning for Childrenmethodology: immersive_playBy using hands-on play, stories, artifacts, and immersive environments, the organization makes historical concepts accessible and engaging for young children because experiential learning enhances imagination, retention, and early connection to local heritage.
- Research-Driven Education and Accessmethodology: research-for-educationBy grounding public education and genealogical support in primary-source research and curated collections, the organization advances historical understanding because direct engagement with original materials enables accurate, personalized, and meaningful reconstructions of local and family history.