Oswego County Historical Society

"Digging History:" SUNY Oswego Archeological Field School at the McWhorter House
2026-09-26 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Oswego Public Library, 120 E 2nd St, Oswego, NY, 13126, United States
Join professor and Society board member Alanna Ossa for a presentation on the 2026 Archeological Field School conducted this summer at the historic 1828 McWhorter house.

This ties into the America 250 commemoration and the John Laurance collection of colonial and early Oswego documents exhibited at the Richardson-Bates House Museum.

2026 Classic Movie Night
2026-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Oswego Cinema 7, 138 W 2nd St #2763, Oswego, NY, 13126, United States
Oswego County Historical Society is once again hosting our Classic Movie Night, in partnership with Zurich Cinemas.

Check back for more information.

2026 Trivia Night
2026-11-12 19:00 - 22:00 | G.S. Steamers, 70 E 1st St, Oswego, NY, 13126, United States
Test your trivia skills with Oswego County Historical Society’s 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!

Tickets 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.

We hope to see you there!

2026 Holiday Open House
2026-12-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Richardson-Bates House Museum, 135 East Third Street, Oswego, NY, 13126, 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.
