Friends of Historic Rochester (FHR) is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the historic heritage of the town of Rochester, in Ulster County, NY. Founded in 1987, FHR is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status.

The FHR museum, located at 12 Main Street in Accord, NY, is a repository for our collection of local historical materials, including photos, documents, books, oral histories, genealogical information and much more. It is named in memory of Percy W. Gazlay and Eleanor S. Rosakranse, two of FHR’s leading lights, who helped spearhead the establishment of the museum.

The museum and library are at the center of FHR’s activities. Their extensive resources include the Eleanor Rosakranse Genealogical Collection and many family reports compiled from the internet.

Anyone is welcome to become a member of FHR! Basic annual dues are $30, which includes a subscription to our quarterly publication on local history, The Accordian.