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Clarence Historical Society

Housed in a charming old Greek Revival-style church in Clarence Hollow that was built in 1844, this society has been enlightening visitors on the topic of the town's history since its opening in 1994. Exhibits here include a gamut of historical artifacts that bring to life the prominent individuals, community institutions, and daily life of the town in bygone days. However, the pride and joy of the society is the original pioneer log cabin built in 1815 at the rear of the museum building, and the Greatbatch Exhibit, which pays homage to Dr. Wilson Greatbatch, the Clarence native who was the inventor of the implantable cardiac pacemaker (and whose charitable fund was responsible for the foundation of the museum). This exhibition encompasses biographical information as well as many of Dr. Greatbatch's original laboratory tools and early prototypes of the invention that earned him international renown.

Address: 10465 Main St.
Hours: Tue 4:30PM-7PM, Wed (except first Wed of each month) 10AM-2PM, first Sat of each month 11AM-3PM, Sun 1PM-4PM Mar-Oct, also by appointment
Price: Free
Website: clarencehistory.com (opens in a new tab)

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