Collection Highlights
The Oswego County Historical Society has been collecting records and artifacts related to Oswego County history for over 125 years. View our collections highlights to see some of the most frequented collections. Please note that not all of our collections are available publicly yet. Inquiries into our holdings are encouraged.
Donate a Collection
Interested in donating historic items to the Society? We accept a wide range of donations including photographs, diaries, archives, books, and more. Please review our collecting policies prior to reaching out. Additionally, we accept donations of historic or vintage items for our Not-So-Silent Auction and Landmark Lawn Sale.
Additional Resources
Sometimes, we don’t have the answers! There are many other repositories for Oswego County History in the area. Although we may not have certain information, view these additional resources that can point you in the right direction.
Have a Specific Research Question?
We offer an array of resources to assist with your research, including finding aids, indexes, and research guides. We can also help connect you to local town, village, or city historians for further research opportunities. Please note that we are unable to conduct research outside of our records.
We do not charge for research. If you wish to support our ongoing efforts to provide historical research resources, please donate here. Please fill out the form provided to start a research request or make an appointment to visit in person. Provide a brief description of what information you are looking for.
Research Topics
Use the buttons below to search curated topics related to our collections. Please note that, though our collections may cover a certain topic, there is no guarantee that we have digitized versions at-the-ready. If a topic below yields no results, please use the form to submit a research request. Thanks!