OHA Medal Breakfast with 2016 Recipient Ed Riley
Hotel Syracuse 500 S Warren Street, SyracuseFor the 25th time since its inception in 1945, the Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) Medal will be awarded to recognize distinguished contributions to local history and to the preservation and interpretation of the history of Onondaga County. This year’s honoree is Ed Riley, Owner, Hotel Syracuse. For ticket and sponsorship information, call Lynne Pascale, Director […]
Book Club: “The Invention of Wings: A Novel” by Sue Monk Kidd
Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery Street, SyracuseJoin OHA's book club on May 7th to discuss "The Invention of Wings: A Novel" by Sue Monk Kidd. According to NPR's Bobbi Dumas, "the book is the fictionalized history of the Grimké sisters, Sarah and Angelina (Nina), who were at the forefront of the abolitionist and women's rights movements, wound around the intriguing narrative of […]
West Lake Conservators: The Art of Bringing Paintings Back to Life
Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery Street, SyracuseHow do you repair an old painting when it gets damaged? What can you do if it’s so covered in dirty varnish that you have difficulty seeing its details? In conjunction with the current artwork exhibit at the Onondaga Historical Museum, A Life in Art: A Highlight of Women Artists in OHA’s Collections, Susan Blakney […]
Ward Wellington Ward in Rochester, New York
Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery Street, SyracuseWard Wellington Ward (1875-1932) was the quintessential Arts and Crafts architect. His designs reflect the popular architectural styles of the time, but always with exquisite attention to detail and the use of the finest materials and craftsmen available. Ward practiced architecture in Syracuse, NY for only 18 years (1908 to 1926). While two-thirds of the […]
Preserve Your Hotel Syracuse Memories with OHA
In celebration of the re-opening of the Hotel Syracuse, we invite you to share your photos and memories with OHA so they become part of the community's archive. Bring your Hotel Syracuse treasures to OHA on Wednesday, May 18 from 11 to 6 PM. We will scan or photograph them then return them to you. This event is […]
Book Signing: “Who Are These People Anyway?” by Chief Irving Powless Jr.
Skä•noñh-Great Law of Peace Center 6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool, NY, United StatesAt 7pm on May 19th, 2016 the Onondaga Historical Association, in cooperation with Syracuse University Press, will host a book signing event at the Skä•noñh-Great Law of Peace Center on Onondaga Lake Parkway in Liverpool, New York. The book, Who Are These People Anyway? by Chief Irving Powless Jr. Powless Jr. has been a chief of the […]
Film Screening: Stretching Boundaries in a Life in Art
Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery Street, SyracuseIn celebration of the artwork exhibit, A Life in Art: Highlights of Women Artists in OHA’s Collection, closing June 5, OHA will be screening the documentary, Stretching Boundaries: The Life Work of Sculptor Arlene Abend. Set in 2010 the film explores Abend’s life and art as she prepares for a retrospective of her work and […]
Book Club: “The Life and Adventures of a Haunted Convict” by Austin Reed
Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery Street, SyracuseJoin OHA's book club on June 11th to discuss "The Life and Adventures of a Haunted Convict" by Austin Reed, with forward by David W. Blight and Robert B. Stepto. This book is described as "The earliest known prison memoir by an African American writer—recently discovered and authenticated by a team of Yale scholars—sheds light […]
Oakwood Anthology: Oakwood Cemetery Ghostwalk (6/17)
Oakwood Cemetery 940 Comstock Avenue, SyracuseThis page features tickets for Friday, June 17th. Stroll under Oakwood Cemetery's shade and take in compelling stories from those who have gone before and now rest here during this year's Ghostwalk. Historic Ghostwalks presented by the Onondaga Historical Association are led by guides to locations in neighborhoods, buildings, and cemeteries where actors in costume portray […]
Hawley-Green House Tour
Halwey-Green Neighborhood Syracuse, New YorkHave you ever admired the Victorian architecture in the Hawley-Green neighborhood, and wondered about the history behind the beautiful homes? On Saturday, June 18, starting at 10:00 am, you can take a guided tour of the neighborhood and learn about the rich history that this area is built on. Tours will begin at the First English Lutheran Church […]