Historic Kenmore Committee
Preserving and sharing the stories that shape our village.
Every community has a story. Kenmore's is one worth knowing, worth sharing, and worth keeping alive - and this group is devoted to exactly that. From republishing a beloved book about Kenmore's history to bringing commemorative plaques to homes that have graced this village for over a century, Historic Kenmore does the careful, ongoing work of preservation. It’s the active belief that knowing where you come from deepens your connection to where you are - and helps shape where you’re going.
What this group does:
Every community has a story. Kenmore's is one worth knowing, worth sharing, and worth keeping alive - and this group is devoted to exactly that. From republishing a beloved book about Kenmore's history to bringing commemorative plaques to homes that have graced this village for over a century, Historic Kenmore does the careful, ongoing work of preservation. It’s the active belief that knowing where you come from deepens your connection to where you are - and helps shape where you’re going.
What this group does:
- Researches and shares stories from Kenmore’s past
- Supports projects like historical publications and commemorative plaques
- Helps preserve and document the history of homes, places, and people in the village
- Contributes to efforts that make local history visible and accessible to the community
- Participates in initiatives that connect past and present in meaningful ways
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Group Advisor: John Percy
For over three decades, John Percy was the Village of Kenmore and Town of Tonawanda Historian. John is a living encyclopedia of the history of our area and is, quite frankly, one of the most interesting people with which to have a conversation! This isn't a statement of opinion, but a well-known fact in Western New York. |