Ovid Local Development Corporation / September 20, 2026
“When a small town loses part of Main Street, it loses more than buildings; it loses part of its memory. A village remembers the store, the family who owned it, who lived upstairs, what was in the windows at Christmas and walking through the door as children. Over generations, buildings become part of the architecture of belonging, the familiar places through which a community recognizes itself. When they disappear, the empty space is measured not simply in feet and acres, but in memories.” *
We believe that more great memories lie in our future. The OLDC is committed not only to Ovid’s physical restoration, but also to rekindling the civic pride and community spirit vital to our future. You can help us build our vision: join us as we partner with the Friends of the Three Bears and the Ovid Historical Society & Museum to honor our roots and look toward tomorrow at our very first Founder’s Day celebration.
Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and celebrate where we’ve been and where we’re going. Together, we can help Ovid live up to its full potential as the heart of the Finger Lakes.
October 3
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Three Bears Park
*an excerpt from:
The Seeleys of Ovid
The Things That Endure
by OLDC Board Member Larry E. Nikula
YOUR VOICE. YOUR VISION. YOUR OVID.
Build The Community You Want To Live In.
