Presentation

The fascinating history of three generations of Syracuse’s Lyman Smith Family, the “Smith” in one of the world’s most famous typewriters, the Smith-Corona.  It’s a tale that stretches over numerous family properties, from urban mansions, to hunting camps and including what once was the tallest building west of the Mississippi. Remarks will be accompanied by […]

Join us on August 24th at Skä•noñh-Great Law of Peace Center in Liverpool for a book signing with Keith Burich, PhD., author of Thomas Indian School and the “Irredeemable” Children of New York in cooperation with Syracuse University Press. Burich is a professor of Native American history and the director of the American Indian Center at Canisius College in […]

The Onondaga Environmental Institute, the Onondaga Historical Association and the Ska-nonh – Great Law of Peace Center are pleased to announce a special event with the artists behind the Reviving Place Exhibition on Friday, September 30th at the Ska-nonh Center. Artists Sandra Fioramonti-Sabene, Roland Powless, Kamiiron Pritchard and Kate Woodle will be on hand for […]

Obomsawin will talk about the intersection of art and activism, drawing on her long career as a filmmaker, singer-songwriter and visual artist. Catered lunch to follow. Free admission. More about Obomsawin via The Canadian Encyclopedia Committed to redressing the invisibility of Aboriginal peoples, Alanis Obomsawin's filmmaking style resides in the unique ability to pair Aboriginal […]

Join us on Sunday, October 16th at the Skä•noñh - Great Law of Peace Center as we welcome Town of Geddes Historian Susan Millet. Susan will present photos from the Collections of the Geddes Historical Society and tell the stories of Onondaga Lake's resorts. Solvay-Geddes Historical Society's mission is to collect, preserve, and showcase historical artifacts of the greater […]

The Onondaga Historical Association will host a one man performance of THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN, written and performed by J.D. Newman. The play follows of the creation of THE LAND OF OZ and the memorable characters Dorothy, the Scare Crow, the Tin Man, the Lion, and Toto as originally conceived by author L. Frank […]

This Halloween, treat yourself to a goody bag of tricks, ancient customs, strange happenings, and ghostly tales of Central New York all conjured up in this OHA special presentation. It is a fun way to celebrate all hallows eve for young and old. OHA Members & Children 10-16: $5 General Public: $7.50 To make reservations, call […]

OHA's charming radio host and his knowledgeable guest, a yuletide expert, will share everything you wanted to know about Christmas. This gathering will be an hour filled with fun, songs, and traditions as the audience becomes part of the celebration. It is certain to leave you in the spirit of the season. Cost: OHA Members: $5 General Public: […]

Join us on February 28th at the Manlius Public Library as OHA's Curator of History, Dennis Connors, presents on Syracuse's brewing history. Beer has been made in the Syracuse area as early as the 1790s. This program reviews its local history, ties to various ethnic neighborhoods, struggles with the Temperance Movement and the Depression, and its […]

Join us March 30th at the North Syracuse Public Library as OHA's Curator of History, Dennis Connors, presents on Gustav Stickley and Syracuse's Arts & Crafts Legacy. This program explores the great traditions that developed early in the 20th century that made Syracuse a center for the national Arts & Crafts Movement. The lecture reviews the […]