The 4 River Valleys Historical Society

The 4 River Valleys Historical Society is based in Carthage, New York. Our mission is to interpret, preserve, collect and make available evidence of the past and to further understand and appreciate the prehistory and history of the areas of the Beaver, Black, Indian and Deer River Valleys.

Organized in 1977, the society averages over 600 members. We have published several books which are now available on this web site in Items for Sale. Some of our holdings include Trinity Chapel, the first Champion one room school, the Jefferson County Fairground Ticket Booth, the Woolworth Memorial Church and the Hiram Hubbard House. Click on the pictures at the right to learn more about these buildings.

Carthage lies on the border of Lewis County, so the society covers part of Lewis as well as the western townships of Jefferson County. This area includes parts of the townships of Theresa, Philadelphia, Antwerp, LeRay, Wilna, and Champion. Our 21 directors represent the various communities within the area. The Society collects material from the three school districts: Copenhagen Central, Carthage Central, and Indian River Central School Districts.

A new article has been posted ... Paranormal Investigation at the HHH in Champion, New York ... posted January 18, 2012

The 4 River Valleys Historical Society has acquired the Hiram Hubbard house in Champion, NY. Mr. Hubbard was a founder of Champion. Descendents of his family presented the deed to the beautiful fieldstone house to the historical society on November 15, 2005. This acquisition also includes 8.02 acres at the Hubbard site. There are plans for a reference room and an education room. Donations may be made in memory of or in honor of a friend, relative and/or loved one. 4RVHS member Lynn Thornton has composed a web page describing the house and giving some history on it. Click here to learn more.

The building pictured here is a circa 1916 Starbuck Avenue structure which has been used in the past as a sports arena, a cafeteria and a die-cast plant. A new owner has recently taken over the building and is looking for information about its past. Can you help them out? Click on the picture to find out more.

Pre-order your collectable Hiram Hubbard Homestead Ornament from the 4 River Valleys Historical Society. Download the order form here.

Around Carthage and West Carthage by Lynn Thornton

You may purchase an autographed copy of Lynn's book ... click here to download an order form.

The 4 River Valleys Historical Society is making available the Jefferson County Bicentennial Tapestry Throw, 1805 CELEBRATING 200 YEARS 2005 . Click here to read more about this beautiful tapestry or to order it on-line.

Building Maintenance Fund Raising

Click here to find out more about the 4 River Valleys Historical Society fund-raising program.

Trinity Chapel

The Champion Schoolhouse

Fairgrounds Ticket Booth

Woolworth Memorial Church

The Hiram Hubbard House

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