Search Results for “Pulaski” – Oswego County Historical Society

Two Famous Abolitionists of Oswego County

Paper Presented Before the Oswego Historical Society, September 30, 1940, by Miss Elizabeth Simpson, Vice-President of the Society When Miss Schuelke gave her scholarly paper on the Underground Railroad before this Society last year she quoted from Siebert the names of two local anti-slavery workers—James C. Jackson and…

The Plank Road in Central Square

Evelyn FrederiksenCommunity Stories

Village Historian, Heather Stevens explains how plank roads were developed in the area. On account of the imperfect condition of the earliest town records it is impossible to ascertain the exact date on which the first roads in the Town of Hastings were laid out. It is known…

Pioneer Oswego County Preachers and Their Churches

Evelyn FrederiksenEssays

This essay was originally published in the 1940 OCHS Yearbook. Please note that this essay was published over 80 years ago. While still useful for general education, language may be outdated and at times offensive. The Oswego County Historical Society does not stand by the language used in…

Buildings of Oswego County

Evelyn FrederiksenArchitecture, Industry, Work & Labor

Abstract Over the years, many photographs have been donated to OCHS to preserve them for the public. These photos have been organized into three distinct content categories: buildings, portraits, and objects. The Buildings Photo Collection highlights the ever changing landscape of Oswego County, with a major focus on…

Activities of the Underground Railroad in Oswego County

Evelyn FrederiksenEssays

This essay was originally published in the 1940 OCHS Yearbook. Please note that this essay was published over 80 years ago. While still useful for general education, language may be outdated and at times offensive. The Oswego County Historical Society does not stand by the language used in…

Research & Archives

Joey Sweener

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…

Historic Site Recommendations

Joey Sweener

Once you're done touring the Richardson-Bates House Museum, there are plenty of other places where history is happening in Oswego County. Visit these other historic sites, and tell them we sent you! Bridge House Museum 55 State St., Phoenix (315) 695-1308 www.bridgehousebrats.com Casey’s Cottage Mexico Point…

Permanent Exhibit

Joey SweenerExhibitions

The Oswego County History Timeline traces the people, events, agriculture and industries of the county from Native American roots through to the 20th century.

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…

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Early Pulaski History