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Who We Are
Onondaga Historical Association Museum & Research Center exists to inspire people's understanding that the history we share as a community is the foundation for our future together. Our purpose is to encourage a diverse audience from the neighborhoods of Syracuse and the communities of Onondaga County to explore, appreciate and utilize their past. To do so, we offer engaging exhibits and programs, pursue partnerships with other cultural organizations and community groups, and develop and
care for a definitive collection related to local history. We operate a museum and research center in Syracuse, New York and are committed to ensuring the vitality of our historic urban location.
- OHAM&RC is the leading regional destination for inspiration where people find meaning, value and delight from personal encounters with authentic objects, documents, stories and ideas from the past.
- OHAM&RC is a gathering place where engaging activities connect the past, present and future in ways that promote reflection and discussion on issues that matter to people.
- OHAM&RC is an expression of our community where unique programs and exhibits give people a sense of individual and shared identity and empower us to move ahead together with hope, confidence and pride.
- OHAM&RC is recognized for extending its exhibits, knowledge and treasures into our diverse community.
- OHAM&RC is deeply embedded in the communities we serve where history is cherished and strong public awareness of the usefulness of history demands a secure future for OHAM&RC.
OHA exists because of the generosity of the companies and individuals who donate their gifts and talents to preserve and share the treasures of the past. We need your help to continue to grow! Consider volunteering now. Read about volunteer opportunities here then download the Volunteer Application and join us in our effort to save the past. (You will need adobe reader to view this file. Get adobe reader free here.) 
The Museum
Our museum is free, however, we encourage donations. We have manypermanent exhibits covering areas of interest including the Underground Railroad, the Franklin Autombile, Syracuse sports memorabilia, localbrewing artifacts and early pottery manufacturing in CNY. Additional information about OHA, its school programs, community events, and membership and donation opportunities are available online or at our museum. Our facilities are available to rent for your next company or community event. We are always interested in hearing from you. Call us at (315) 428-1864 ext. 325. Come browse our wonderful Gift Shop online or in person.
Research Tools
Our Research Center:
We are now located on the 5th floor above the OHA's Museum. The reference collection offers patrons access to thousands of files containing information about Onondaga County events, people, and places for historians and genealogical research. The Research Center archives, preserves and makes available original historical documents. Admission is free for OHA members and $7 for non-members.
Research service for our remote patrons is available at $30 per hour, payment received in advance.
The Research Center is open Wednesday-Friday, 10:00-2:00 pm; Mon. & Tues. afternoons by appointment only. The research center is closed on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Please call Mike Flanagan at 315 428-1864 for further information.
Excelsior:
This is an online database of museum holdings. The retrieved listings will give a short written synopsis of materials held in our collection. When you locate subjects of interest, you can come into our reseach center and access the musum collection to review the actual materials referenced. Go to nysl.nysed.gov. Choose "Search HDI," enter Onondaga Historical Association, the word and, and then your search terms. For example, type Onondaga Historical Association and salt or Onondaga Historical Association and Civil War.
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