The stories of Chemung County, NY
8 narrated audio stories from across Chemung County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Chemung County
What Was Lost at Queen Esther’s Town
A food story about the Chemung valley’s destruction in 1779.
Chemung County
The Man Who Made Elmira a Passage
John W. Jones turned escape into service, helping others reach freedom through Elmira.
Clemens Center
When Elmira Went to the Movies in Style
A downtown theater built for films, live acts, and lasting cultural life.
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Elmira’s Long Roll of the Dead
How a Union prison became a byword for suffering and loss.
Clemens Center
How Elmira Kept the Lights On
A downtown theater survived because a community refused to lose it.
Mark Twain Study
Where Mark Twain Went Quiet in Elmira
A small writing room gave Clemens the silence to make enduring books.
Woodlawn Cemetery and Crematory
Why Mark Twain Came to Rest in Elmira
The family ties that made Elmira Mark Twain’s final home.
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What Burned in the Chemung Valley
A campaign aimed at armies, and at the food that kept communities alive.
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