Walking & Talking Wednesdays: Historical Lunchtime Tours of Downtown Syracuse
Onondaga Historical Museum 321 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesSpanning from spring to fall, our Walking & Talking Wednesdays give you the chance to spend your mid-week lunch hour with Curator of History Robert Searing, listening to some local […]
Book Talk: Author Lee Ellen Hickey on “Girl in the Glass Coffin”
Onondaga Historical Museum 321 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesJoin Oswego-based author Lee Ellen Hickey as she discusses her new book, "Girl in the Glass Coffin: The Tonkin Affairs." This new release is based on the true story of […]
OHA Medal Breakfast
Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 E Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesIt 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 […]
Book Talk: Roxanne Bocyck Discussing “Catherine’s Dream”
Onondaga Historical Museum 321 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesOn June 2nd, OHA is pleased to host author Roxanne Bocyck as she discusses her book, Catherine’s Dream. This historical fiction novel is inspired by true events about a young […]
A Grain of Salt
Onondaga Historical Museum 321 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesA Grain of Salt is a talk by OHA Curator Bob Searing, exploring the history of the Salt City, from the Great Law of Peace to the Erie Canal to […]
Strathmore Spirits Historic Ghostwalk
125 Ruskin Avenue 125 Ruskin Avenue, Syracuse, NYEnjoy the latest edition of OHA's Historic Ghostwalks! Stroll the lovely Strathmore neighborhood and encounter stories of people and places from our past that may be new to you. Check-in […]
Book Talk: Michael Miller Discusses “High Bridge”
Onondaga Historical Museum 321 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesOn July 14th, join OHA as we welcome author Michael Miller for a talk on his recently published book, High Bridge. About High Bridge: Upstate New York in the mid-19th […]
OHA Away: Tailspins
Nottingham Senior Retirement Community 1301 Nottingham Road, Jamesville, NY, United StatesOHA Away is putting on a touring presentation, Tailspins! Fur trader Ephraim Webster will make an appearance to share legends and stories of early New York State for all ages. […]
A Grain of Salt
Onondaga Historical Museum 321 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesA Grain of Salt is a talk by OHA Curator Bob Searing, exploring the history of the Salt City, from the Great Law of Peace to the Erie Canal to the […]
Hotel Syracuse Centennial Gala
Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 E Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesCelebrate 100 years of Hotel Syracuse with a black tie gala to benefit OHA! The Hotel Syracuse, now the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, has been a part of the community's history […]
160th Anniversary Commemoration of Syracuse’s 1864 National Convention of Colored Men
304 E. Onondaga St. Syracuse, NY 13202 304 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY, United StatesPlease join the City of Syracuse and Onondaga Historical Association on the steps of Noble Cellar, the former Wesleyan Church, on October 4 to commemorate the 160th anniversary of Syracuse's […]
Exhibit Opening & Lunchtime Lecture on Friday, November 15
201 East Washington Street 201 East Washington Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesJoin OHA Curator of History Robert Searing for a Lunchtime Lecture "Freedom Fighters: Civil Resistance and the Fight Against Slavery in Antebellum Syracuse" at noon on Friday, November 15, at […]