Friends of Historic Rochester is a local organization dedicated to preserving the historical and cultural heritage of the town of Rochester, a rural community in Ulster County, NY. Our historical museum is located at 12 Main Street in the hamlet of Accord. The museum is currently open on Wednesdays from 1-3 pm, and the last saturday of every in season month from 10-2pm
Mark your calendars 19th Annual Heritage Day fall festival . If you want to participate in anyway reach out to TORfriendsorg@gmail.com
Keep a lookout for the new edittion of the Accordian out now
Our annual Friends of Historic Rochester meeting this year featured native American story’s, songs, and traditions
Grey Wolf Group presenting the friends of historic Rochester with a COMMEMORATIVE native people plate/art
Our annual Friends of Historic Rochester meeting this year featured native American story’s, songs, and traditions
Open House!
Museum and library
Our museum contains a large collection of artifacts, local historical information, and genealogy materials that we have been building as an organization since 1988.
Become a member!
Become a part of the Friends of Historic Rochester today! Enjoy membership benefits and support the preservation of our town's local history.