Bicentennial

The Orleans County bicentennial ceremony was held April 15, 2025, at the Albion courthouse, marking 200 years of Orleans County. Watch the full…

As Orleans County celebrates its bicentennial this year, Orleans County Historian and Medina Historical Society board member Catherine Cooper proposed…

As part of our promotional efforts for the bicentennial year, we’ve been reaching out to news publications, TV stations and other media outlets to…

In 2024, the Orleans County Legislature officially appointed a dedicated group of community leaders and volunteers. This committee was tasked with the…

Carol Culhane has created a painting to honor the Orleans County Bicentennial and pay tribute to the county’s first pioneers. Though not a native of…

Along with the Bicentennial of Orleans County, this year we also celebrate the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal, which officially opened on October 26,…

To help promote Orleans County's bicentennial and to educate youth about Orleans County history, Orly the Bicentennial Ox is available to attend…

To commemorate Orleans County's Bicentennial, a 70" square Bicentennial Quilt was created and unveiled at the April 15th Bicentennial Ceremony. It is…

Orleans County, NY | January 28th, 2025: In celebration of the Orleans County Bicentennial, local artists and organizations are encouraged to…

2025 marks an incredible milestone for Orleans County, NY—our 200th anniversary! It’s also the bicentennial of the Erie Canal, which officially…

Welcome the 1st Ox of Orleans County Through the efforts of Robert Batt, the executive director of the Orleans Cornell Cooperative Extension, a life…