Fine China: An Interactive Syracuse China Presentation

Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery Street, Syracuse

The year is 1957, and as a member of the audience, you are a new employee of Onondaga Pottery. President Richard Pass has come to welcome you and share a bit of the prestigious Syracuse China legacy; from teacups to landmines, and to test your pottery skills!    Date/Time: Sunday, May 4th, 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm. […]

Walking & Talking Wednesday Tours- Footsteps in Freedom

  This spring and summer, spend your mid-week lunch hour with Curator of History Robert Searing, listening to some local history as you get in a midday walk around town. Tours leave at 12:00 pm from 321 Montgomery Street and last for 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $20 each, or $15 for OHA Members. Reserve your […]

Teen Protest Posters: Power of the Press

Liverpool Library 310 Tulip Street, Liverpool

In this workshop, participants will create a poster focused on a crucial issue in our current times. Using handset wood, metal type, and illustration blocks, visuals and messages will be thoughtfully composed into unique prints expressing our democratic right to freedom of speech. This program is sponsored by the Syracuse Garden Club. Click here to […]

Voices and Votes Reading and Discussion Group

Liverpool Library 310 Tulip Street, Liverpool

The Liverpool Public Library and the Onondaga Historical Association collaborate to bring this small group reading and discussion group to the community. The OHA will be host to the Smithsonian's exhibit "Voices and Votes" from April 18 - May 30 at the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center.  This 3-part series will provide participants with […]

Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse

  This spring and summer, spend your mid-week lunch hour with Curator of History Robert Searing, listening to some local history as you get in a midday walk around town. Tours leave at 12:00 pm from 321 Montgomery Street and last for 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $20 each, or $15 for OHA Members. Reserve your […]

2025 OHA Medal Breakfast

Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 E Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY, United States

It takes the legacy of many hands to build a community. Since 1945, the Onondaga Historical Association Medal Award has recognized distinguished contributions to the cause of preserving and interpreting Onondaga County history. The OHA Medal is the highest honor we can bestow upon an individual or organization for contributions made to the cause of preserving and interpreting […]

Voices & Votes: Freedom for All Lecture

Liverpool Library 310 Tulip Street, Liverpool

OHA Curator of History Robert Searing will give a lecture on the National Convention of Colored Men that took place in Syracuse on October 4th, 1864. This event will be held at the Liverpool Public Library on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 7 pm-8 pm. No prior registration is required. The National Convention of Colored […]

Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- Footsteps in Freedom

  This spring and summer, spend your mid-week lunch hour with Curator of History Robert Searing, listening to some local history as you get in a midday walk around town. Tours leave at 12:00 pm from 321 Montgomery Street and last for 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $20 each, or $15 for OHA Members. Reserve your […]

Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse

  This spring and summer, spend your mid-week lunch hour with Curator of History Robert Searing, listening to some local history as you get in a midday walk around town. Tours leave at 12:00 pm from 321 Montgomery Street and last for 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $20 each, or $15 for OHA Members. Reserve your […]

Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- Footsteps in Freedom

This spring and summer, spend your mid-week lunch hour with Curator of History Robert Searing, listening to some local history as you get in a midday walk around town. Tours leave at 12:00 pm from 321 Montgomery Street and last for 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $20 each, or $15 for OHA Members. Reserve your spot […]