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 Oswego Yacht Club's storied history—from its modest beginning, decline, and revitalization—is now on display through December!
The Dr. Mary Edwards Walker exhibition invites you to explore the life and legacy of one of Oswego's most important historical figures. Come see Dr. Walker's U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor in person, and learn about the woman ahead of her time on women's suffrage, dress reform, and more.
Gather a team of six brainiacs and challenge yourselves to five rounds of trivia! First place wins a basket of goodies, courtesy…
Experience Victorian Christmas through the eyes of the Bates family. Christmas decorations and Victorian children's gifts are on display through the month…
The Princess Bride?! On the big screen?! Inconceivable!! Oswego County Historical Society proudly presents The Princess Bride, the movie for our 2nd…
Join us in celebrating Oswego County’s Medal of Honor recipients. More information to come closer to the event. Seating limited to 40 in…
Mark your calendars for our biggest fundraising event of the year; guaranteed to be an evening of fun, friends, food and fantastic…
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!
