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          The Ischua Valley 
            Historical Society (IVHS) was founded in 1966.  
               
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                      | Our 
                        Mission Statement | 
                     
                     
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                        Ischua Valley Historical Society collects, preserves, 
                        researches and interprets the historical and cultural 
                        heritage of the Ischua Valley region. | 
                     
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            We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization operated by a few part-time 
            volunteers.  
              
            The Ischua Valley Historical Society, housed at the Miner's Cabin, 
            is located at 9 Pine Street in Franklinville, New York.    
            We will be open on Sundays by appointment 
            only during the months of June, July and August. Please 
            contact us to make arrangements.  
              
            We are available by appointment for tours, as well as genealogical 
            and historical research. If you are traveling to the area, please 
            call (716) 353-0290 to make arrangements before 
            you arrive to ensure that someone will be available to open the facility 
            and assist you.    
            We are closed for winter during the months of December, January,
            February, March, and April.    | 
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