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

Hotel Syracuse Tour – July 19th

Hotel Syracuse 500 S Warren Street, Syracuse

Our historic guided tours of the Hotel Syracuse are back! Onondaga Historical Association, in cooperation with the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, conducts historic tours lasting approximately and hour and a half for groups of 15. Our first one is set for Monday, July 19th from 11am to 12:30pm. Tours will be held every third Monday of […]

$12 – $15

A Stroll with the Spirits Ghostwalk – Friday, August 20th

Oakwood Cemetery 940 Comstock Avenue, Syracuse

Join us for our latest edition of OHA's historic Ghostwalks! Stroll the hills and valleys of Oakwood Cemetery's oldest section and encounter a number of individuals who, after facing the challenges of their lives, reside there in peace and have stories to share. The tours are within the historic Oakwood Cemetery, lasting about an hour […]

$12 – $15

A Stroll with the Spirits Ghostwalk – Saturday, August 21st

Oakwood Cemetery 940 Comstock Avenue, Syracuse

Join us for our latest edition of OHA's historic Ghostwalks! Stroll the hills and valleys of Oakwood Cemetery's oldest section and encounter a number of individuals who, after facing the challenges of their lives, reside there in peace and have stories to share. The tours are within the historic Oakwood Cemetery, lasting about an hour […]

$12 – $15

A Stroll with the Spirits Ghostwalk – Sunday, August 22nd

Oakwood Cemetery 940 Comstock Avenue, Syracuse

Join us for our latest edition of OHA's historic Ghostwalks! Stroll the hills and valleys of Oakwood Cemetery's oldest section and encounter a number of individuals who, after facing the challenges of their lives, reside there in peace and have stories to share. The tours are within the historic Oakwood Cemetery, lasting about an hour […]

$12 – $15