Discover Accord

Accord is a destination for travelers who want to consider local history when choosing where to stay. The Friends of Historic Rochester’s historic museum is located at 12 Main Street in the hamlet of Accord. Local history brings together several perspectives: its development as a commercial center, the railroad, genealogical research, and visual memories of local buildings, people, and events.

Commerce and Railroads in Local History

Port Jackson, later known as Accord, was one of the villages that developed into busy commercial centers. Later, after becoming one of two railroad stops in Rochester, Accord became the center of commercial and civic activity in the township. Two historical themes therefore sit side by side in the area’s history: Port Jackson’s role as a commercial center and Accord’s later importance to the township’s commercial and civic life. Exploring local history lets you follow development through these different roles, rather than reading commerce and railroads as a single chapter.

The address locates the historic museum in the hamlet of Accord. The railroad history, by contrast, describes the place’s role in the township. This gives you two different scales for orienting yourself: a specific museum location and the broader context of local development.

Museum, Collection, and Images

The Museum and Library of Local History and Genealogy preserves the Eleanor S. Rosakranse Genealogical Research Collection, with hundreds of books and documents. The collection connects local history with genealogical research and gives family history a distinct place among the topics that define Accord. Those interested in genealogy will find a specific point of interest beyond general local development. The books and documents offer a documentary approach, while the railroad and commercial history focuses on the development of the area.

A picture wall in the museum displays reproductions of historic postcards in an 8 × 10-inch format, as well as photographs of local buildings, people, and events. The subjects range from the built environment to people and events in local life. For travelers, this offers a different view of the past than a collection of books and documents: the images make local subjects the focus, while the genealogical collection emphasizes research into family and local history. Visitors who prefer to explore historic places through images will find a clear way into Accord’s cultural story here.

Find Hotels with a Local History Focus

Commerce, railroads, genealogy, and historic images offer different ways to explore the area. To choose a specific hotel, you can refer to your travel plans and the details provided for each property.

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