Oswego County Historical Society

National Medal of Honor Day 2024
2024-03-25 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Richardson-Bates House Museum, 135 East Third Street, Oswego, NY, 13126, United States
Join us in celebrating Oswego County’s Medal of Honor recipients. A brief talk by George DeMass will include Dr. Mary Walker of the Town of Oswego, awarded the medal for her surgeon services in the Civil War, and Curtis Shoup of Scriba, awarded the medal posthumously for his acts of bravery in WWII.
Seating is limited to 40 in the drawing room of the museum.
A few artifacts of Curtis Shoup, including his Medal of Honor, will be on display, and guests are welcome to visit the second floor display of Dr. May Walker, however her medal will not be on display.

The Girl in the Glass Coffin: Release Party and Book Signing
2024-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Oswego Public Library, 120 E 2nd St, Oswego, NY, 13126, United States
Lee Hickey will discuss her newly released book The Girl in the Glass Coffin: The Tonkin Affairs.

The Girl in the Glass Coffin: A First Look
2024-03-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Richardson-Bates House Museum, 135 East Third Street, Oswego, NY, 13126, United States
Get a prerelease look at Lee Hickey’s book The Girl in the Glass Coffin: The Tonkin Affairs. Books will be offered at a discounted rate. MEMBERS ONLY.

2023 Holiday Open House
2023-12-03 13:00 - 17:00
Join us at the Richardson-Bates House Museum for our Holiday Open House!

See our 19th century Italian villa decorated in traditional Victorian decor and get a complimentary tour of our period rooms. Plus, Board of Trustees members will be posted throughout the museum to answer questions, have a chat, and let your patrons know what we’ve been up to.

Hope to see you there!
