2026 Chautauqua County History Expo | America 250 Celebration

America 250 Takes Center Stage in Chautauqua County!

Join the Chautauqua County Historian’s Office for the Second Annual Chautauqua County History Expo — bigger, more interactive, and expanded for 2026 as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

This family-friendly event brings together local historians, museums, authors, libraries, genealogy groups, reenactors, and historical organizations to celebrate the rich and diverse history of Chautauqua County.

🎤 Featured America 250 Programming

Hear from local experts including:

• Norman Carlson
  Chautauqua County Revolutionary War: Things You Didn’t Know

• Traci Langworthy, SUNY Jamestown Community College
  Chautauqua County in the War of 1812

• Paul Fardink, National Society Sons of the American Revolution
  Revolutionary War Veterans & Burial Sites

🎶 Plus live music from Jamestown Harmony Express, fresh off their national appearance in Washington, D.C. for America 250 celebrations!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Activities

• Revolutionary War spy activities 🕵️

• Invisible ink & secret code stations ✍️

• Historical reenactors in period dress

• Interactive exhibits & demonstrations

• Themed photo booth 📸

• Hands-on children’s programming

🎉 Dress in red, white, and blue — or come in historical attire!

📚 Exhibitors & Historical Organizations Welcome

We’re currently welcoming:

• Historical societies

• Municipal historians

• Libraries

• Authors

• Genealogy groups

• Museums

• Artifact collectors

• History-related nonprofits

🗓 Free exhibitor registration through June 30, 2026
($20 fee applies after June 30)

Register at: chqhistoryexpo.com

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Support local history and education through sponsorship and program advertising opportunities. Details available online soon.

🔔 Stay Connected

Follow updates, announcements, and special highlights at:
👉 www.facebook.com/CHQHistory

More programming details and a full schedule will be released in the coming months.