OHA Bedtime Stories – SU’s Two Helens & Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Back by popular demand are OHA's Bedtime Stories! In this next installment of the series, learn more about some of Onondaga County's most significant, historic people. We'll be soaring into the first episode on January 15th with a glimpse of how two local Helens, who attended Syracuse University, made a precious little elephant with big […]

Women’s Suffrage Exhibit Virtual Tour

Central New York was a hotbed of activity during the Women's Suffrage Movement in the early 20th century. OHA's Women's Suffrage exhibit reflects the progress and steps women took to gain their freedoms. Join OHA curators, Thomas Hunter & Robert Searing ("Curator Bob") as they walk us through the exhibit, pointing out some of the […]

Michael T. Keene on “Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Orphan Trains”

Michael Keene, local history author and frequent guest speaker at public libraries, senior centers, and historical societies has produced an unique online program titled based off his book, “Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Orphan Trains." The program will air on YouTube Premiere, February 1, 2021 at 11:00am (EST). The program is free but requires […]

OHA’s Bedtime Stories: Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage

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In honor of Women's History Month, enjoy the story of one local woman who lived a life of extremes. From poverty-stricken years as a teacher to financial and social freedom as an elderly, wealthy widow, Olivia Slocum Sage used her wealth to give back to her community in order to improve society and create more opportunities for […]

Free

Michael T. Keene’s “The Psychic Highway: How the Erie Canal Changed America”

Zoom Event

Michael Keene, local history author and frequent guest speaker at public libraries, senior centers, and historical societies has produced an unique online program titled based off his book, “The Psychic Highway: How the Erie Canal Changed America." The program will air on YouTube Premiere, April 1, 2021 at 11:00am (EST). The program is free but […]

Free

OHA Bedtime Stories – James Pass

Virtual Event

The father of American fine china, James Pass brings together science and art to create a versatile, useful china that has lasted 100+ years. Most people (at least in Central New York) can still look in their cabinets, flip over their plate and find that iconic Syracuse China logo. Learn how the Pass, a skilled […]

Free

OHA’s Ghostwalk Downtown

Onondaga Historical Association 321 Montgomery Street, Syracuse

This May, join us as we venture through downtown Syracuse and showcase some of the important figures that walked our city's streets. This tour will began at OHA's Downtown Museum at 321 Montgomery Street. Parking, rainy day, and other important information will be emailed to attendees at a later date. We are still maintaining social […]

$12 – $15

Ladies with a History Ghostwalk – July 16th

Oakwood Cemetery 940 Comstock Avenue, Syracuse

Are you curious about the private lives (and deaths) of those of the female persuasion in the Salt City? Select ladies from our previous Ghostwalk events are returning to share stories about themselves and of the Syracuse of their day. The tours are within the historic Oakwood Cemetery, starting every 15 minutes from 6:00 to […]

$12 – $15

Ladies with a History Ghostwalk – July 17 (Cancelled)

Oakwood Cemetery 940 Comstock Avenue, Syracuse

Are you curious about the private lives (and deaths) of those of the female persuasion in the Salt City? Select ladies from our previous Ghostwalk events are returning to share stories about themselves and of the Syracuse of their day. NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Due to today's rainy weather, this event (previously postponed […]

$12 – $15