Articles | Rush Historical Society

Exciting Things Are Happening at 1911 Rush Scottsville Road!

If you’ve driven through town lately, you may have noticed some activity at the house at 1911 Rush Scottsville Road—and we’re thrilled to...

Jul 242 min read

Please join us for a fascinating look at local baseball history on Sunday, March 16th, at 2:00 PM at the Udicious Pavilion in Rush, NY

Mar 61 min read

The Rush Historical Society will ushers in the winter celebration of lights on Saturday, December 8th at 6:00pm, with the Annual Tree Lighti

Nov 21, 20241 min read

Dick Updaw is a resident of Rush. You can read part of his story, Remembering a Forgotten Soldier, on the Genesee Land Trust web site.

May 10, 20241 min read

Great News! RHS has been awarded a New York State Council of the Arts grant.

Apr 30, 20241 min read

Have you ever wondered about the names of any of our roads in Rush? Town Historian Susan Mee will give a presentation about the names of...

Mar 28, 20241 min read

Sunday, March 24, 2 - 4 pm at the Rush Town Hall. Please enter via the building's back door by the Library. From the back entrance, the...

Mar 9, 20241 min read

History of the Peanut Line Railroad by Dr. Preston Pierce, Ontario County Historian. This railroad, which opened in 1853 as part of the...

Jan 30, 20241 min read

Designing and Creating Historic Costumes with Bevin Lynn. Sunday, January 21, 2–3 pm, Udicious Pavilion in Rush, NY. Bevin Lynn has...

Jan 3, 20241 min read