NORWICH – In the spirit of creative endeavors celebrated during the annual Colorscape Chenango festival, the Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) will again host a series of tours featuring culturally and historically significant community spaces on Sept. 7. Featuring unique opportunities for engagement with everyday exhibits, these tours will allow participants the opportunity to explore the history and artistry within these local places.

The “Historic Architecture in the Chenango County Seat” walking tour, featuring culturally and historically significant community spaces, will be led by architectural historian Bryan McCracken. McCracken specializes in the preservation of American structures – particularly buildings in and around Chenango County. At 12:30 p.m., this tour will meet near the stairs of the historic Chenango County Courthouse in West Park.

The “Local Treasures Revealed: Living Among History” building tour, which explores the many updates happening at the corner of East Main and South Broad, will be led by Will MacGuire, owner and proprietor of Live Event NY, the production company which has called the space home for nearly half a decade.

At 2 p.m., this tour will meet in the Live Event NY Showroom.

“We are thrilled that our historic tours have become a popular annual tradition alongside the Colorscape Chenango festival,” said Jessica Moquin, CCHS executive director. “Bryan and Will both have unique perspectives on what makes these structures so important to our local heritage. These tours are excellent ways to explore regional landmarks and gain a deeper appreciation for our shared community culture.”

First established in 1939, CCHS is the area’s premier heritage museum dedicated to celebrating local culture—its unique traditions and noteworthy stories. Programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Additional funding for the Sept. 7 tours has been provided by the Roger Follett Foundation.

CCHS is also a proud partner of Bloomberg Connects, an app that allows visitors to enhance their exhibit experience through audio clips, videos, and more. Download this free digital museum guide via the Apple Store or Google Play, and visit ChenangoHistorical.org for more details about this and other museum programs.

The mission of the Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) is to explore the culture of Chenango County through preservation and presentation of our local heritage.

-Information from the Chenango County Historical Society