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ViLLAGE HOLLEy ON THE EriE CANAL
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1 Wright Street, Holley
(585) 638-6367.........................................villageofholley.org

Established in 1850, the Village of Holley is a friendly
and picturesque village by the Erie Canal with a rich
history and a bright future.
This canal port village was settled in 1812 and named
in honor of Major Myron Holley, Canal Commissioner
from 1816-1824. It became a local trading center on
the canal and railroad, servicing the surrounding
agricultural communities.
A popular attraction is Holley Falls, a 35’ classic
cascade of red Medina Sandstone surrounded on each
side by lush wooded landscape. Overflow water from
the Erie Canal empties into the East Branch of Sandy
@ Peggy Barringer Creek, which eventually makes its way to Lake Ontario.
The park has a picnic pavilion, picturesque bridge and
hiking trail to Holley Canal Park.
The Holley Canal Park is a port to both boaters and
cyclists exploring the Erie Canal trails. It’s replete with a
gazebo, picnic benches, restrooms and hiking trails to
COMMUNITY FREE LIBRARY Holley Falls. It’s a beautiful setting for the Friday night
585-638-6987 summer concert series and the annual June Fest held
holleylibrary.org the first Saturday of June.
86 Public Square, Holley
An official Orleans County Pictured is a mural painted by Tony Barry in 2023 (left side) and
@ Tom Rivers, The Hub Tourism visitor center. Arthur Barnes in 2024 (right side & pictured). It is located on the
exterior of the Community Free Library. Courtesy of Tom Rivers.

Welcome to the Historic...

Save the Dates in 2026!
• June Fest: June 6
• Concerts on the Canal:
Saturday, July 4
Fridays, July 10 to Aug. 28 For more information, visit
• Fall “Hallow” Fest: Oct. 31 www.villageofholley.org
• Memory Bulb Tree Lighting Facebook.com/HolleyFestivals
& Social: Dec. 5
AND Instagram.com/holleyjunefest
Memorial Day Parade Scan for Village Facebook page:
Veteran’s Day Ceremony on the Erie Canal!

© Isabella Zasa © Tom Rivers, Orleans Hub

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