• 2025 Landmark Lawn Sale, Day 1

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

    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.

    Free
  • 2025 Landmark Lawn Sale, Day 2

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

    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.

    Free
  • 2025 Family Fun Day

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

    Play traditional Victorian games on the south lawn of the museum for free. Ice cream sundaes courtesy of Stewart’s Shops.

    Free
  • A Victorian Tea Party

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

    The 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. 

    $35 – $45
  • The Murder of Cora Sweet: Book Talk and Author Signing (MEMBERS ONLY)

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

    Local author Lee Hickey (Girl in the Glass Coffin) will be at the Richardson-Bates House Museum for a book talk and signing for her new novel, "The Murder of Cora Sweet." MEMBERS ONLY.

    Free
  • Arsenic and Old Lace — Classic Movie Night 2025

    Oswego Cinema 7 138 W 2nd St #2763, Oswego, NY, United States

    Oswego County Historical Society is once again hosting our Classic Movie Night, this time with the 1944 film Arsenic and Old Lace. Tickets are now available to purchase in-person at the Richardson-Bates House Museum, River's End Bookstore, and Oswego Cinema…

    $20
  • Trivia Night 2025

    G.S. Steamers 70 E 1st St, Oswego, NY, United States

    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,…

    $10
  • 2025 Holiday Open House

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

    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.

    Free
  • Victorian Christmas Magic Lantern Show

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

    Joseph Boggs (J.B.) Beal's collection. Image Courtesy Wikimedia Commons. More information: magiclanternsociety.org. In the Victorian era, lanternists created captivating stories with painted or photographed projections, sound effects, and light. For one special evening at the Richardson-Bates House Museum, David and…

    Free