Organized in 1977, the 4 River Valleys Historical Society, a 501-c3 Corp., has worked to uphold the mission to collect, interpret, preserve and make available evidence of the past and to further understanding and appreciation of the history of the region of the Beaver, Black, Indian and Deer River Valleys.

This area includes parts of Lewis County and the western townships of Jefferson County; Theresa, Philadelphia, Antwerp, LeRay, Wilna, and Champion. The Society is based in Champion, New York and our board members represent many of the communities within 4 River Valleys.

We have published several books which are now available on this web site in Items for Sale.

We have acquired several historic properties, which we work to maintain and preserve, including: Trinity Chapel (Great Bend), the first Champion one room schoolhouse, the Jefferson County Fairground Ticket Booth and the Hiram Hubbard House (Champion).

Click on the pictures below to learn more about these buildings.