BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oswego County Historical Society - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oswegohistorical.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oswego County Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T203000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20260128T011316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T120444Z UID:14544-1777053600-1777062600@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:2026 Not-So-Silent Auction DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for our biggest fundraising event of the year; guaranteed to be an evening of fun\, friends\, food and fantastic finds! \n\n\n\nThe Not So Silent Auction is the Oswego County Historical Society’s largest annual fundraiser for the Richardson-Bates House Museum. Participate in a silent table auction where donated antiques and collectibles\, gift certificates and products from local businesses plus antiques\, and more are up for grabs. Many of the artifacts and artworks are from Oswego history! \n\n\n\nWe kick off the evening at 7:15 with a live auction of particularly important and high-ticket items\, hosted by Jerry Petro of Iroquois Auctions. Before the live auction\, you can find Jerry at the appraisal table\, where he’ll appraise one antique item that you can bring with you as part of your ticket purchase. \n\n\n\nThere are raffle baskets\, a lottery board\, and much more! We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome an Event Sponsor!\n\n\n\nIf you’re a local business interested in sponsoring the Not-So-Silent Auction\, please consider donating at one of the following sponsorship tiers. All event sponsors receive sponsorship recognition in marketing material for the auction\, and will have their business name and/or logo featured prominently on a donor thank-you panel at the event itself. \n\n\n\nLevelAmountBenefitsPlatinum$1\,0005 sponsored tables; 12 event tickets; 20 complementary museum tour tickets.Gold$7503 sponsored tables; 8 event tickets; 10 museum tour tickets.Silver$5002 sponsored tables; 5 event tickets; 6 museum tour tickets.Bronze$2502 event tickets; 5 museum tour tickets.Supporter$1501 ticket to the event. Thank you for your support!\n\n\n\nSupport from local businesses is a crucial component of this event\, and others like it. It helps the Oswego County Historical Society not just host these kinds of fundraisers\, but supports our mission to connect the community to the history that shapes their pasts\, presents and futures. \n\n\n\nThank you for considering a contribution. \n\n\n\n\nDonate Now\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Powered by URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/2026-annual-auction/ LOCATION:G.S. Steamers\, 70 E 1st St\, Oswego\, NY\, 13126\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2023-Auction-Image.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Oswego County Historical Society":MAILTO:ochs@rbhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20260317T182023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T011122Z UID:14658-1774551600-1774558800@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:Raiders of the Lost Ark - Retro Movie Night 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for Dr. Indiana Jones (played by Harrison Ford)’s thrilling archeological adventure as we screen the 1981 film\, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” at Oswego Cinema 7. \n\n\n\nTickets are available for purchase from River’s End Bookstore\, Oswego 7 Cinema\, or by calling the museum prior to the event. Limited tickets will be available at the door the day of the event. URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-retro-movie-night-2026/ LOCATION:Oswego Cinema 7\, 138 W 2nd St #2763\, Oswego\, NY\, 13126\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-retro-movie-night-indy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oswego County Historical Society":MAILTO:ochs@rbhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T210000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20251028T153112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T153113Z UID:14315-1763060400-1763067600@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:Trivia Night 2025 DESCRIPTION:Test your trivia skills with Oswego County Historical Society’s 4th annual Trivia Night! Gather a team of up to six brainiacs and challenge yourselves to five rounds of trivia\, with categories ranging from local history\, to general trivia\, to literature\, sports and more! \n\n\n\nTickets are available for purchase in advance or at the door at G.S. Steamers. First place wins a snazzy gift basket of goodies—donated by Man in the Moon Candies—featuring chocolates\, merchandise from local businesses and organizations\, and other surprises. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/trivia-night-2025/ LOCATION:G.S. Steamers\, 70 E 1st St\, Oswego\, NY\, 13126\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-trivia-night-promo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oswego County Historical Society":MAILTO:ochs@rbhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20250203T212926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T150128Z UID:12139-1757250000-1757260800@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:A Victorian Tea Party DESCRIPTION:Julius LeBlanc Stewart (b. 1855)\, An Interesting Letter (detail)\, c. 1884. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Oswego County Historical Society cordially invites you to our second annual Victorian Tea Party! Enjoy an afternoon of tea and conviviality in a historical setting. The menu will include tea sandwiches\, scones\, sweets and other delicacies from a traditional afternoon tea.  \n\n\n\nStandard tickets are $45; tickets for members are discounted to $35 using coupon code “MEMBER” at checkout. \n\n\n\nA special exhibit of 1880s wedding gowns from notable Oswego families will be on display for this event. Dressing up is highly encouraged! URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/2025-victorian-tea/ LOCATION:Richardson-Bates House Museum\, 135 East Third Street\, Oswego\, NY\, 13126\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-victorian-tea.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oswego County Historical Society":MAILTO:ochs@rbhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20250203T220403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T130505Z UID:12149-1755435600-1755446400@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:2025 Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Play traditional Victorian games on the south lawn of the museum for free. Ice cream sundaes courtesy of Stewart’s Shops. URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/2025-family-fun-day/ LOCATION:Richardson-Bates House Museum\, 135 East Third Street\, Oswego\, NY\, 13126\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Family-Fun-Day-Cropped-edited-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oswego County Historical Society":MAILTO:ochs@rbhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20250203T213536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T130309Z UID:12143-1755334800-1755349200@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:2025 Landmark Lawn Sale\, Day 2 DESCRIPTION:Oswego County Historical Society is holding their annual Landmark Lawn Sale! Join us on the south lawn of the Richardson-Bates House Museum for a sale of books\, Oswego memorabilia\, household items\, collectables\, vintage jewelry\, historic photo reproductions\, and more. No early sales. URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/2025-landmark-lawn-sale-02/ LOCATION:Richardson-Bates House Museum\, 135 East Third Street\, Oswego\, NY\, 13126\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-OCHS-LawnSale-Website-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20250203T213302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T130206Z UID:12141-1755248400-1755262800@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:2025 Landmark Lawn Sale\, Day 1 DESCRIPTION:Oswego County Historical Society is holding their annual Landmark Lawn Sale! Join us on the south lawn of the Richardson-Bates House Museum for a sale of books\, Oswego memorabilia\, household items\, collectables\, vintage jewelry\, historic photo reproductions\, and more. No early sales. URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/2025-landmark-lawn-sale-01/ LOCATION:Richardson-Bates House Museum\, 135 East Third Street\, Oswego\, NY\, 13126\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-OCHS-LawnSale-Website-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T203000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20250202T010530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T153759Z UID:12036-1745604000-1745613000@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:2025 Not-So-Silent Auction DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for our biggest fundraising event of the year; guaranteed to be an evening of fun\, friends\, food and fantastic finds! \n\n\n\nThe Not So Silent Auction is the Oswego County Historical Society’s largest annual fundraiser for the Richardson-Bates House Museum. Participate in a silent table auction where donated antiques and collectibles\, gift certificates and products from local businesses plus antiques\, and more are up for grabs. Many of the artifacts and artworks are from Oswego history! \n\n\n\nWe kick off the evening at 7:15 with a live auction of particularly important and high-ticket items\, hosted by Jerry Petro of Iroquois Auctions. Before the live auction\, you can find Jerry at the appraisal table\, where he’ll appraise one antique item that you can bring with you as part of your ticket purchase. \n\n\n\nThere are raffle baskets\, a lottery board\, and much more! And don’t forget refreshments and a cash bar\, as provided by the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecome an Event Sponsor!\n\n\n\nIf you’re a local business interested in sponsoring the Not-So-Silent Auction\, please consider donating at one of the following sponsorship tiers. All event sponsors receive sponsorship recognition in marketing material for the auction\, and will have their business name and/or logo featured prominently on a donor thank-you panel at the event itself. \n\n\n\nLevelAmountBenefitsPlatinum$1\,0005 sponsored tables; 12 event tickets; 20 complementary museum tour tickets.Gold$7503 sponsored tables; 8 event tickets; 10 museum tour tickets.Silver$5002 sponsored tables; 5 event tickets; 6 museum tour tickets.Bronze$2502 event tickets; 5 museum tour tickets.Supporter$1501 ticket to the event. Thank you for your support!\n\n\n\nSupport from local businesses is a crucial component of this event\, and others like it. It helps the Oswego County Historical Society not just host these kinds of fundraisers\, but supports our mission to connect the community to the history that shapes their pasts\, presents and futures. \n\n\n\nThank you for considering a contribution. \n\n\n\n\nDonate Now\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Powered by URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/2025-annual-auction/ LOCATION:Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center – Best Western\, 26 E 1st St\, Oswego\, New York\, 13126 CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-auction-supporters.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Oswego County Historical Society":MAILTO:ochs@rbhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T220000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20250210T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T002750Z UID:12107-1741892400-1741903200@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:The Princess Bride – Retro Movie Night 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Princess Bride?! On the big screen?! Inconceivable!! \n\n\n\nOswego 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 Rivers End Bookstore\, and Oswego Cinema 7. There are also limited quantities available here on our website. \n\n\n\nAdapted by William Goldman from his 1973 novel of the same name\, The Princess Bride is presented as a book being read by a grandfather to his sick grandson that tells the story of a swashbuckling farmhand named Westley\, accompanied by companions befriended along the way\, on a mission to rescue his true love Princess Buttercup from the odious Prince Humperdinck. In 2016\, the film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being “culturally\, historically or aesthetically significant\,” and has garnered a cult following since its first release in 1987. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\nPROUDLY SPONSORED BY URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/2025-retro-movie-night/ LOCATION:Oswego Cinema 7\, 138 W 2nd St #2763\, Oswego\, NY\, 13126\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-retro-movie-princess-bride.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oswego County Historical Society":MAILTO:ochs@rbhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T220000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20240917T114005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T181320Z UID:10996-1728586800-1728597600@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:The Haunting – Classic Movie Night 2024 DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a fright! Oswego County Historical Society is once again hosting our Classic Movie Night\, this time with the 1963 film The Haunting based on Shirley Jackson’s masterpiece “The Haunting of Hill House.” Tickets are now available to purchase in-person at the Richardson-Bates House Museum\, River’s End Bookstore\, and Oswego Cinema 7 for $20! \n\n\n\nWidely regarded as the best haunted house film ever made\, The Haunting features a team of investigators who decide to stay at Hill House to uncover its secrets. The film starts out with a sense of dread\, which increases throughout the film. Once begun\, the atmosphere of palpable horror never lets up and keeps the viewer entranced until the surprising ending. \n\n\n\nThe film stars the distinguished actresses Julie Harris and Claire Bloom\, who are faultless in their roles and keep the audience feeling their increasing sense of unease as the story develops. This is a perfect film for the Halloween season\, so you won’t want to miss seeing it on the large screen. URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/classic-movie-night-2024/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-classic-movie-night-haunting.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oswego County Historical Society":MAILTO:ochs@rbhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T160000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20240727T171423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T210616Z UID:10270-1725800400-1725811200@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:Salon on the Lawn DESCRIPTION:The Oswego County Historical Society will be hosting Salon on the Lawn for the first time ever! Enjoy a curated selection of teas\, scones\, sandwiches\, sweets\, and pastries at an elegant Victorian style afternoon tea. \n\n\n\nTo accompany this event\, a special temporary exhibit will be on view in the Drawing Room highlighting tea gowns from the turn of the 20th century\, curated from the OCHS Permanent Collection. Local history authors will also be invited to casually talk about their work and experiences. URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/salon-on-the-lawn/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Featured,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Tea_Leaves_MET_DT2781-e1722100350488.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oswego County Historical Society":MAILTO:ochs@rbhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20240807T015741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T185702Z UID:10326-1723798800-1723809600@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:2024 Landmark Lawn Sale DESCRIPTION:Oswego County Historical Society is holding their Landmark Lawn Sale! There will be books\, Oswego memorabilia\, household items\, collectables\, vintage jewelry\, historic photo reproductions\, and more. No early sales. \n\n\n\nRain date\, Saturday\, August 17\, 9:00 – 12:00. URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/2024-landmark-lawn-sale/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-OCHS-LawnSale-Website-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oswego County Historical Society":MAILTO:ochs@rbhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T170000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20240207T174930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T185656Z UID:7296-1723381200-1723395600@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:2024 Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Play traditional Victorian games on the lawn for 50¢. Ice cream sundaes courtesy of Stewart’s Shops. URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/2024-family-fun-day/ LOCATION:Richardson-Bates House Museum\, 135 East Third Street\, Oswego\, NY\, 13126\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/fun-day-2015.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oswego County Historical Society":MAILTO:ochs@rbhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T203000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20240111T185538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T194549Z UID:7200-1715968800-1715977800@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:Not-So-Silent Auction 2024 DESCRIPTION:Fundraiser to benefit the Oswego County Historical Society. Check out unique antiques and Oswego collectibles. Combination of Silent Auction\, Live Auction\, Raffle Baskets\, and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/2024-annual-auction/ LOCATION:Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center – Best Western\, 26 E 1st St\, Oswego\, New York\, 13126 CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Featured,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2023-Auction-Image.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Oswego County Historical Society":MAILTO:ochs@rbhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T210000 DTSTAMP:20260605T231156 CREATED:20240207T163647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T171750Z UID:7285-1713466800-1713474000@oswegohistorical.org SUMMARY:Retro Movie Night DESCRIPTION:A more modern movie classic\, we will be collaborating with Zurich Cinemas and Robert Berkley Physical Therapy to bring Back to the Future (1985) back to the big screen! URL:https://oswegohistorical.org/event/retro-movie-night/ LOCATION:Oswego Cinema 7\, 138 W 2nd St #2763\, Oswego\, NY\, 13126\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oswegohistorical.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/bttf-e1707323789659.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oswego County Historical Society":MAILTO:ochs@rbhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR