For the latest updates from the Historian's Office regarding the archives and special exhibits in the Aurora History Museum, visit our social media pages below:

The Historian's Office is available as a resource for local history for both the Town of Aurora and Village of East Aurora in Erie County, New York. Since 1919, New York State law has required the appointment of an official historian in each town, village and city.  

OUR MISSION:

—To document and promote the history and heritage of the Town of Aurora and Village of East Aurora in a transparent, equitable and politically non-partisan manner.

—To advise local officials, boards and residents on issues related to the history of the town and village.

—To collect, preserve and maintain the archives for the use of the public in their own research.

—To curate and present the Aurora History Museum exhibits at the Municipal Center in collaboration with the Aurora Historical Society.

LOCATION: The Aurora Municipal Center, 575 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052.

EMAIL: historian@townofaurorany.gov 

MAILING ADDRESS: Aurora Municipal Center, 575 Oakwood Ave., East Aurora, NY 14052

PHONE: (716) 652-7944

RESEARCH HOURS: The Historian's Office archives are open for research Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m., and by appointment. Appointments are not necessary during regular office hours, but please feel free to call or email ahead and we can have materials from the archives ready for your visit. 

The Historian's Office is closed on holidays, the first Thursday in March and the week between Christmas and New Year's. (Due to our limited staff, unforeseen circumstances may necessitate the closing of the office on other dates. All closings will be noted on our social media pages as soon as possible).

EXHIBIT HOURS: The exhibits of the Aurora History Museum, located throughout the first-floor hallways of the Municipal Center, are open during regular Municipal Center hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, except holidays.