The Cairo Historical Association is dedicated to the preserving the Town of Cairo's rich historical past and providing opportunities for the public to learn about their heritage.  The CHA was founded in 2007 with 10 enthusiastic members.
Current Board of Directors: Robert Uzzilia, President; John Gallagher, Treasurer; Sylvia Hasenkopf, Vice President and Secretary.

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For more information please visit their website here.
Membership:
The Cairo Historical Association invites you to join us and help support historical programs and preservation efforts. Your membership contribution is tax deductible:
 
Member  - $10
Family (2 or more residing at the same address) - $15
Business $20
Sponsor - $35
Benefactor - $50

Send your cheque to:
Cairo Historical Association
c/o Sylvia Hasenkopf
P.O. Box 1133
Cairo, NY
12413

Membership dues applications are available at: www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2/CHA_Membership_dues_application_2010.htm
We thank you for your generous support! Membership cards will be forwarded to all members.

Meetings:
The Cairo Historical Association will hold their monthly meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at Gallagher’s, located at 513 Main St., Cairo, NY, , except for the months of November and December, the meeting date will be the third Thursday of the month due to Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays.
 
The monthly meeting dates for 2010 are as follows:
 
January 28
February 25
March 25
April 22
May 27
June 24
July 22
August 26
September 23
October 28
November 18
December 16
 
Everyone is welcome! Meetings are used to discuss new projects, updates on existing projects and present new items of interest. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Town of Cairo and its rich history.
 
Programs:
We will be scheduling programs to follow our regular business meetings, usually pertaining to topics of local history. The programs will be announced in the local newspaper and on this website prior to the meeting. All meetings will be free and open to the public. Everyone interested in the history of the Town of Cairo is welcome!
 
Minutes of Meetings:
Do you want to know what we discuss and the status of projects underway? Monthly meeting minutes will be posted on the Cairo Historical Association's website (www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2/cairo_historical_association.htm) for everyone to review.
 
2010 Projects:
The projects for 2010 have been chosen. And we are excited!

This will be our first year with a full slate of projects geared to enhancing and preserving our local history. The CHA hopes you will have the opportunity to share your family history or interest in our local community with others.
 
a.  Cairo Mountain RR section – project leader Robert Uzzilia
b.  Painting of Historical Markers – project leaders Rob Uzzilia and Robert Hempstead
c.  Cairo Cemetery Inventory – Sylvia Hasenkopf
d.  Cairo Archival Day/Ice Cream Social – Robert Uzzilia and Sylvia Hasenkopf
e.  Movie Nights – Sylvia Hasenkopf
f.   Susquehannah Turnpike Marker Enclosure – Robert Uzzilia
g.  Cairo Historical Walking Tour – project leader Robert Uzzilia

The feasibility of launching this project in 2010 was discussed. Given the need to lobby for significant funding for signage and advertising, it was agreed that the planning, writing and lobbying for funds would occur in 2010, with a launch in spring 2011.
 
Seeking volunteers who may be interested in working on any of these projects for a day or longer! Contact Sylvia Hasenkopf at shasenkopf@yahoo.com
 
Portrait of the Past, a Pictorial History of the Town of Cairo: 
Back in print and available for purchase!
Cost is $15.00 plus $2.00 shipping and handling and all proceeds support the projects of the Cairo Historical Association.
Send a cheque to Tara Rumph, Town Clerk, 512 Main St., P.O. Box 261, Cairo, NY 12413.