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Rush Historical Society: Update for 2023
The RHS would like to thank the Rush Town Board and other parties involved for entering into a lease agreement for our use of the 1911...
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Dec 31, 20222 min read


1911 Corner House update
For nearly three years, Rush Historical Society (RHS) has been working diligently to secure use of the house on the corner of...
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Dec 20, 20222 min read


Tree Lighting and Caroling, Dec. 3rd, 2022
Saturday, at 6:30 pm. at Rush Library Gazebo & Town Pavilion The Rush Historical Society will ushers in the winter celebration of lights...

Rush Historical Society
Nov 16, 20221 min read


Village Green or Commons?
On summer days we can be grateful for the shade of a beautiful tree. Back when East Rush was developing, our forefathers had the...

Dave Sluberski
Oct 13, 20226 min read


Opportunity is knocking in October.
Fall is a busy time of year in a farming community such as Rush. Here are 3 opportunities to meet up with neighbors. October 1st – Fall...

Rush Historical Society
Sep 30, 20222 min read


A Day in the Life of Rush, New York
Saturday, August 6 The Rush Historical Society is inviting Residents to snap a few photos around Rush on Saturday August 6, 2022 Photos...

Rush Historical Society
Jul 31, 20221 min read


There are Wonderful Discoveries to be found in Maps
My research leads from chickens to lilacs. The 1873 map of Rush shows a large piece of property on Stonybrook Road owned by E. A....

Dave Sluberski
May 7, 20223 min read


An Historical Journey of the Rush Fire Department - April 24, 2 pm
Sunday 2:00 pm. at Rush Fire Hall Narrated by Al Sweet, member of RFD for 70 years .

Rush Historical Society
Mar 30, 20221 min read


RHS Annual Meeting-March 7, 2022
Annual Meeting of the Rush Historical Society, March 7, 2022, 7 PM at Rush Town Hall. History of Chase Family Farms with Bill and Dan Chase.

Rush Historical Society
Feb 27, 20221 min read


Do you know your roots?
My ancestral links to Rush families Little did I know when I moved to Rush 30 years ago that I had a history here. It shouldn’t be...

Dave Sluberski
Jan 23, 20223 min read


Community Quilt Show has been cancelled.
January 29 & 30, 2022 The decision has been made to cancel the event due to the COVID surge and town recommendation that all events be...

Rush Historical Society
Dec 20, 20211 min read


Our Initiatives
Members of The Rush Historical Society are excited about our initiatives for the coming year. We are looking to increase our membership...
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Dec 6, 20212 min read


Tree Lighting and Caroling, Dec. 4th, 2021
Saturdy, at 6:30 pm. at Rush Library Gazebo & Town Pavilion The Rush Historical Society will ushers in the winter celebration of lights...

Rush Historical Society
Nov 21, 20211 min read


History of Monroe County Sheriff's Department
On Sun. 11/21 Join us for a presentation on the history of the Monroe County Sherriff's Office.

Rush Historical Society
Oct 26, 20211 min read


The Spanish American War
I was recently at the Rush Veteran’s Memorial. It moved me to see the names of all the brave men and women from Rush who served in the...

Dave Sluberski
Oct 21, 20213 min read


An Investment in History for the Future of Rush
A Letter to the Rush Town Board: The future and collaborative and operational models we envision by both the Rush Historical Society and...

Dave Sluberski
Feb 9, 20213 min read


Barbara Schinster Smith, "Barbarry" (1852-1934)
Mrs. Barbara Schinster Smith was a beloved member of the Rush community. As a young woman, she worked and cared for the family of Morris...

Sue Mee
Apr 2, 20182 min read


Anna and William Euler
William Euler, son of Ennis Euler was born in August of 1867. He died on November 13th 1936 in Rush, NY. He married Anna Reitz in 1895....

Rush Historical Society
Mar 27, 20181 min read


Jacob Stull Galentine (1835-1905)
Jacob Stull Galentine was born August 12, 1835 to John Galentine and Isabel Stull Galentine.Jacob’s mother, Isabel, was the daughter of...

Sue Mee
Mar 23, 20182 min read


Charles Lewis Hayes (1840-1913)
b. 02 Oct 1840 - Troupsburg, Steuben, New York, USA d. 12 Aug 1913 - Rush, Monroe, New York, USA Husband of Ella Mary Green Charles...

Rush Historical Society
Mar 19, 20181 min read
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