Historic Palmyra, the local historical society, has been saving treasures since 1843. Housed in three major museums, the vast collections are an example of preservation at its best. Bonnie J. Hays, executive director, has been with Historic Palmyra for the past eight years and has also served as village clerk. For Palmyra, she drew from the extensive museum archives, documenting the excitement and mystery that is Palmyra’s legacy.