Homeville Museum, Cortland

About Homeville Museum

Homeville Museum is part of the Central New York Living History Center in Cortland, New York, where visitors explore collections focused on military history, local business, industry, and railroad history. The museum displays items assembled by WWII veteran Ken Eaton over more than 35 years, including military uniforms and equipment, model trains, a railroad engine replica, and a WWII tank. Exhibits cover WWI and WWII, the Korean War, railroad history, scouting in Cortland County, and local businesses. Visitors interact with an interactive touchscreen, view Smith-Corona typewriters, and explore the Cortland County Hall of Fame. The museum brings its collections to life through educational presentations, reenactments, discussions, and artistic demonstrations at public events. A single admission price grants access to Homeville Museum along with the Brockway Truck Museum, Agricultural Exhibits, and an Antique Firehouse within the complex. The museum appeals to people of all ages seeking to understand how historical experiences connect to contemporary life.