NY State and the Early Stages of the American Revolution
Liverpool Public Library 310 Tulip Street, LiverpoolThis talk will explain what the General Association document is, why it mattered, and how it fits into the early stages of the American Revolution—when, in 1775, the conflict was still essentially a civil war among British subjects. We’ll look at why the document was created and how it relates to the larger story of […]
Strides Toward Democracy Film Series: “Beneath the Surface: The Storied History of Onondaga Lake”
Manlius Cinema 135 E Seneca Street, Manlius , NY, United States"Beneath the Surface: The Storied History of Onondaga Lake" covers the amazing history of the lake and the remarkable impact it has had on our American Way of Life over the past six centuries. From the birthplace of the Great Law of Peace and the great Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the first representative democracy in the west, […]
The Gilded Age on Syracuse’s James Street
Jewish Community Center of Syracuse 5655 Thompson Road, DeWitt, NY, United StatesJoin former Onondaga Historical Association Curator of History, Dennis Connors at the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse for a presentation on his latest book, "The Gilded Age on Syracuse's James Street." Using photographs and archival materials from OHA's collection, Connors will delve into the history of the grand mansions that once lined James Street and […]
Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse
This summer and fall, spend your mid-week lunch hour with Curator of History Robert Searing, listening to some local history as you get in a midday walk around town. Tours leave at 12:00 pm from 321 Montgomery Street and last for 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $20 each, or $15 for OHA Members. Reserve your spot […]
Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- Footsteps in Freedom
This summer and fall, spend your mid-week lunch hour with Curator of History Robert Searing, listening to some local history as you get in a midday walk around town. Tours leave at 12:00 pm from 321 Montgomery Street and last for 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $20 each, or $15 for OHA Members. Reserve your spot […]
2026 Medal Breakfast
Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 E Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesIt takes the legacy of many hands to build a community. Since 1945, the Onondaga Historical Association Medal Award has recognized distinguished contributions to the cause of preserving and interpreting Onondaga County history. The OHA Medal is the highest honor we can bestow upon an individual or organization for contributions made to the cause of preserving and […]
Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse
This summer and fall, spend your mid-week lunch hour with Curator of History Robert Searing, listening to some local history as you get in a midday walk around town. Tours leave at 12:00 pm from 321 Montgomery Street and last for 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $20 each, or $15 for OHA Members. Reserve your spot […]
Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- Footsteps in Freedom
This summer and fall, spend your mid-week lunch hour with Curator of History Robert Searing, listening to some local history as you get in a midday walk around town. Tours leave at 12:00 pm from 321 Montgomery Street and last for 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $20 each, or $15 for OHA Members. Reserve your spot […]
Historic Hotel Syracuse Tour
Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 E Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesOnondaga Historical Association (OHA), in cooperation with the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, conducts historic tours and presentations at the “Hotel Syracuse” on the third Monday of every other month at 11am, or by appointment. Each event will last approximately an hour and a half and will hold 15 people. Tours begin at the front desk of the […]
Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse
This summer and fall, spend your mid-week lunch hour with Curator of History Robert Searing, listening to some local history as you get in a midday walk around town. Tours leave at 12:00 pm from 321 Montgomery Street and last for 45-60 minutes. Tickets are $20 each, or $15 for OHA Members. Reserve your spot […]