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  We are currently closed for the winter season. The Richardson-Bates House Museum reopens on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.

Contentious Crinolines

Richardson-Bates House Museum 135 East Third Street, Oswego, NY, United States

Popularized in the 1850s, the crinoline—or the hoop skirt—was an alternative to wearing the many layers of petticoats necessary to attain the desired dress silhouette of the era. While crinolines solved problems related to dress, it also created new ones.

The History of the Oswego Yacht Club

The Oswego Yacht Club's storied history—from its modest beginning, decline, and revitalization—is now on display through December!