Lincoln on the Civil War
Onondaga Historical Association Museum and Research Center is pleased to offer a new installment of “Lincoln on the Civil War,” a reading and discussion series developed and sponsored by Humanities New York. “With its thematic focus, this reading and discussion program offers an unusual twist on the standard book group format by making time for […]
Congress Beer Relaunch 5th Anniversary
Willow Rock 115 Game Road, Syracuse, NYFive years ago, OHA partnered with Willow Rock Brewing Company for the relaunch of Congress Beer. This historical lager was a staple of our city's rich brewing history. Updated by modern brewing practices at Willow Rock, Congress is a light-bodied approachable beer. Now, we're celebrating five years of Congress on October 21 - complete with […]
CNY Strange
Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery Street, SyracuseAs Halloween approaches, enjoy a screening of our stranger Ghostwalk stories, featuring communication with the other side, a local doctor’s macabre house calls, undertakers of the 1800s, the origin of the Jack O’ Lantern, and more! Screenings at 2pm in OHA's auditorium on October 28 & 29.
Holiday Open House
Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery Street, SyracuseJoin us on Thursday, December 7th from 5pm-8pm for the grand opening of our Holiday exhibit, A Peak at Yuletides Past, exploring Victorian Christmas traditions. Spend the evening enjoying our historical and festive offerings, including: -New Exhibits: Through the Magic Lantern: Illuminated Images of Onondaga County and Fernando Carter: The Man & His Artwork -Last […]
Lincoln on the Civil War
Onondaga Historical Association Museum and Research Center is pleased to offer another installment of “Lincoln on the Civil War,” a reading and discussion series developed and sponsored by a grant from Humanities New York. “With its thematic focus, this reading and discussion program offers an unusual twist on the standard book group format by making […]
Exhibits Opening: Look at What We Got and Suit Up
Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery Street, SyracuseIt's a double feature on Wednesday, March 27, as we officially open our two newest exhibits! Suit Up: A Look at Syracuse Sporting Uniforms Through the Years is sure to be a hit with all our local sports fans. Utilizing OHA's extensive collection and the generosity of several local teams and collectors, this exhibition contains […]
Suffragists & Abolitionists: A Look at Some of Central New York’s Reformers & Their Historic Homes
Onondaga Historical Museum 321 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesJoin us in the downtown museum's auditorium for an in-depth illustrated talk by Beth Crawford of "some well-behaved" 19th century social reformers and their historic houses, featuring Central New York's most prominent suffragists and abolitionists: Harriet May Mills in Syracuse, Isabel Howland in Sherwood, Harriet Tubman in Auburn, Matilda Joslyn Gage in Fayetteville, and the […]
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 history as you get in a midday walk around town. The tours will leave from OHA's downtown museum at 321 Montgomery Street at 12:00 and […]
Guest Lecture: Seward House’s Dr. Jeff Ludwig
Onondaga Historical Museum 321 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesAs we prepare for the 2024 election season, Seward House Museum Director of Education Dr. Jeff Ludwig explores the politics behind William Seward's three campaigns for New York Governor in the late 1830s and early 1840s. These early beginnings of Seward's career as a reformer with a radical reputation are deeply connected to Syracuse and […]
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 young Virginia Tonkin, known by local legend in Oswego as “the girl in the glass coffin,” whose dead body was kept in her family’s home […]