CLINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Manages digital collections including downloadable Clinton High School yearbooks from 1950–1989, the merged Clinton Hockeyville USA website, and the Thank You Albert Prettyman commemoration site. Operates an online submission feature for public contributions of local hockey stories and maintains a digital presence for broader access to historical resources.

Provides public access to the Munson Library, which holds over 4,000 historical images and extensive records including maps, school and church documents, business files, indexed scrapbooks, local publications, and artifacts. Offers research services for a fee, including $10 initial request fee and $10 per hour for additional research, as well as photocopying at 50 cents per copy.

Collects, preserves, documents, researches, and interprets historical materials related to the Town of Kirkland and Clinton community, including artifacts, images, documents, school yearbooks, and local hockey history. The collection includes several thousand photographs, original apothecary items, and materials from local businesses and industries such as the Clinton Knitting Company and Clinton Metallic Paint Company.

Designs and operates permanent and rotating exhibits on topics including the Chenango Canal, 19th-century education ("Schooltown"), mining in Kirkland, local manufacturing, transportation, business, sports, and culture. Also hosts monthly programs, History Camp, Shoppers Stroll, and an annual speaker series featuring local historians.

Operates a physical location open to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 PM to 4 PM, offering access to exhibits, the Munson Library, and historical resources. The facility is fully renovated and accessible to visitors.

Acquires new historical items primarily through donations from members and the public, expanding the archive of materials related to Clinton and Kirkland.

Provides photo reproductions from the collection, including prints starting at $10 and high-resolution digital images starting at $20. Offers photocopying services at 50 cents per copy.

Maintains and preserves the former Clinton Baptist Church building at 1 Fountain Street, constructed in 1832, serving as the Society's headquarters. The organization purchased the building in 1993, completed renovations, and conducts ongoing maintenance to ensure its accessibility and structural integrity.

Offers individual ($20/year), family or business ($35/year), and lifetime ($500 one-time) membership options to support the organization and engage the community.

Produces and distributes a quarterly newsletter featuring original historical articles on Clinton’s businesses, schools, transportation, and cultural history.