Join local wool spinner Linda Bishop Surbeck from 12 - 4 pm at Sims Store Museum as she shows how yarn was produced "back in the day". The process of turning wool from a sheep (or goat or alpaca) into yarn which can be used to produce clothing is hundreds of years old. Learn how […]

Winter is finally here, so what better time to bring some tropical sunshine to you?! Local artist Bev Owen, who hosted a very successful art class with us in November, is a talented artist & teacher. Choose from 2 time slots: 12:30 pm -OR- 2:00 pm. All materials will be provided. There is a $20 […]

Tis the season for jingle bells! Make your own jingle bell door hanger craft with Ms. Anna from the Maxwell Library here at Sims Store! This is so much more festive than a boring doorbell when guests come to visit! All supplies provided and great for all ages. FREE!! No registration required, just drop-in!

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting and creativity at Sims Store! This event is FREE and open to all ages. See you there!

Join us THIS SATURDAY at Sims Store to make your own snow globe. Melissa from the Maxwell Library will help you create your unique winter wonderland with a recycled baby food jar. Drop-in anytime between the two hours. All supplies provided. FREE! (This event was rescheduled from January 11)

The Camillus Canal Society will host the first of its 2025 Snippets & Tales Speaker’s Series on Saturday, January 25 at 1pm featuring Dr. David and Liz Beebe and “A Hidden Treasure: The History of the Camilus Erie Canal Park”.  The Beebes led a small but mighty group of volunteers back in 1972 who partnered […]

The CNY Bicentennial Planning group is presenting a showcase of planned events, services and opportunities to celebrate the 200th year of the Erie Canal. At this event, each of the Central New York Erie Canal Museums and other historic sites throughout CNY will speak about their respective sites and what they will be offering during […]

Feel the love & make your own mugs & hugs with the Maxwell Library at Sims Store! This event is FREE and fun for all ages!

The life of DeWitt Clinton is an interesting exploration into the politics of early America and New York State.  In our 2nd installment of Snippets and Tales, 2025, David Brooks, Historic Site Assistant & Education Director at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will examine a curious incident in Clinton's life. Recognized now as the “Father […]

Celebrate International Women's Day by making a mimosa flower with our friends from the Maxwell Library here at Sims Store. This craft is FREE and appropriate for all ages. See you there!

Did you know that from a large meadow in Camillus a modern airport grew? And some of the biggest names in early flight utilized its runways? Come listen to the Community Room of the Camillus Fire Department at 1 pm to listen to Dan Willis, from the new Amboy Airport Exhibit, as he tells you […]

Join us at Sims Store in welcoming Pauline Lynch Shostack, from Maker Faire Syracuse, and make your own wooden layered buoy boat ornament! This event is FREE & is 12 - 3:30pm or until supplies run out! No registration is required.