The Princess Bride?! On the big screen?! Inconceivable!! Oswego County Historical Society proudly presents The Princess Bride, the movie for our 2nd annual Retro Movie Night, sponsored by Robert Berkley Physical Therapy. Tickets are now available for purchase in-person at the Richardson-Bates House Museum, The…
Join us in celebrating Oswego County’s Medal of Honor recipients. More information to come closer to the event. Seating limited to 40 in the Richardson-Bates House Museum's drawing room.
Mark your calendars for our biggest fundraising event of the year; guaranteed to be an evening of fun, friends, food and fantastic finds! The Not So Silent Auction is the Oswego County Historical Society's largest annual fundraiser for the Richardson-Bates House Museum. Participate in a silent…
In collaboration with the Friends of the Oswego Public Library, the Oswego County Historical Society will be exhibiting photographs from the Frank Barbeau Negatives Collection in their first public showing!
The Oswego County Historical Society, along with the Friends of Riverside Cemetery, will host a guided tour of the historic Riverside Cemetery. Due to limited space, please pre-register by contacting the museum. The cemetery tour will begin at the Page Memorial Chapel at the main…
Members: Please join the Oswego County Historical Society's Board of Trustees for our 2025 annual meeting, where we will present our annual report. Following the meeting, a guest speaker will discuss an historic topic relevant to Oswego County history. Location and speaker TBA.
The Oswego County Historical Society will once again be hosting a Victorian High Tea in the Richardson-Bates House Museum's drawing room. Enjoy a curated selection of teas, scones, sandwiches, sweets, and pastries at an elegant Victorian-style afternoon tea. Dressing up is highly encouraged! More information…
Play traditional Victorian games on the south lawn of the museum for 50¢. Ice cream sundaes courtesy of Stewart’s Shops.
Experience Victorian Christmas through the eyes of the Bates family. Christmas decorations and Victorian children’s gifts are on display through the month of December.
