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History of the Richardson-Bates

The Richardson-Bates House was built in two stages as a private residence for Maxwell B. Richardson, a local attorney, real estate broker and two-term mayor of Oswego, NY. A lifelong bachelor, Max lived in the house with his widowed mother Naomi Richardson, his divorced sister Harriet Richardson Bates…

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Research & Archives

Collection Highlights The Oswego County Historical Society has been collecting records and artifacts related to Oswego County history for over 125 years. View our collections highlights to see some of the most frequented collections. Please note that not all of our collections are available publicly yet. Inquiries into…

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Exhibitions
The opulent interiors of the Richardson-Bates House reflect the art and culture of the 19th century Victorian elite. 90% of the family’s original furnishings were included when the house was gifted to the Society in 1946.
Members of various Greek like organizations from SUNY Oswego stand on the front steps of the Richardson-Bates House Museum.

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Plan Your Visit

Thank you for your interest in visiting the Richardson-Bates House Museum. Tours of the museum are guided and take approximately one hour. Hours The Richardson-Bates House Museum is open from April to December for guided tours, events, and more. The 2024 season begins on Thursday, April 11, 2024.…

About Us

MAKING HISTORY YOURS Founded in 1896, the Oswego County Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization that has preserved and promoted the history of the greater Oswego area for over 100 years. In 1946, the Society received the generous gift of a historic 19th century Italian Villa on Oswego’s…
Image dated 1836 of the Market House building along First Street in Oswego, NY.

Collections Highlights

We encourage researchers to browse curated highlights from the Oswego County Historical Society's collections, including artifacts from Dr. Mary Walker, the Richardson-Bates family's furnishings, and more. After viewing the highlights, take a deep-dive into our repository on New York Heritage. visit our new york heritage repository …
Richardson-Bates House Museum. The focus of the image is the Italianate villa's central tower, as viewed looking upward from ground-level.

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Make History Yours Learn More About Us Keep Our History Alive Join the Oswego County Historical Society and get exclusive perks like members-only events, free admission, discounts in our gift shop, and more. Become a Member Find Your Volunteer Niche With opportunities behind-the-scenes and on the front lines, volunteer at the…

The Oswego County Historical Society seeks to interpret its collections to connect the community to past, present and future topics relevant to local history, and to promote a public interest in Oswego County’s historical resources.

Address

Richardson-Bates House Museum
135 E. 3rd St., Oswego, NY 13126

Hours

Thurs. – Sat.: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
April through December

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The Richardson-Bates House Museum is open for the 2024 season!
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