Ladies, Historically Speaking Ghostwalk
Join the Onondaga Historical Association for a captivating afternoon stroll through the beautiful Sedgwick Farm neighborhood, one of Syracuse’s most picturesque historic districts. Along the route, costumed performers will bring to life the voices of women from Syracuse’s past—sharing their personal stories, struggles, and secrets in their own words. Each tale reveals a new layer […]
Our Glorious Workplaces: Bicentennial Gala
Join the Onondaga Historical Association and the Erie Canal Museum on Friday, October 17, 2025, for Our Glorious Workplaces: Bicentennial Gala in historic Clinton Square. This special event commemorates the bicentennial of the Erie Canal and the incorporation of the Village of Syracuse, with proceeds benefiting both institutions. Enjoy a gourmet farm-to-table plated dinner and […]
Historic Hotel Syracuse Tour
Onondaga 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 […]
Author Event and Book Signing with Dennis Connors: “The Gilded Age on Syracuse’s James Street”
Onondaga Free Library 4840 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, United StatesJoin former Onondaga Historical Association Curator of History, Dennis Connors, for a presentation on his latest book, The Gilded Age on Syracuse’s James Street at the Onondaga Free Library on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6 p.m. Using photographs and archival materials from OHA's collection, Connors will delve into the history of the grand mansions that once lined James […]
Macabre: A Hauntingly Historical Presentation
Liverpool Public Library 310 Tulip Street, LiverpoolDate: Thursday, October 30Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PMLocation: Carman Community Room, Liverpool Public Library, Liverpool, NY Cost: Free Halloween season, experience a bubbling cauldron of local spooky traditions and tales brought to life before your very eyes! Explore the weird and wonderful stories that haunt the history of the Salt City in this interactive performance […]
Finding A Way Forward: The Conflict and Commemoration of America250
Sky Armory 315 S. Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY, United StatesJoin the Onondaga Historical Association on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 PM in the Wells Meeting Space at the Sky Armory, Syracuse, NY for an engaging discussion on the commemoration of America250 in polarizing times. In 2026, America250 marks the Semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. Activities will be filled with reflections on the conflicts […]
Strides Toward Democracy Film Series: “Let ‘Em Know You’re There”
Manlius Cinema 135 E Seneca Street, Manlius , NY, United StatesMade in partnership with the Onondaga Historical Association, "Let 'Em Know You're There" is a short documentary about Jim Tucker, a former NBA player who has held the record for fastest triple-double for the past 60 years. Featuring animation that depicts a vibrant, unforgettable evening in Madison Square Garden in the 1950s, the film uses […]
Strides Toward Democracy Film Series: “Let ‘Em Know You’re There”
Manlius Cinema 135 E Seneca Street, Manlius , NY, United StatesMade in partnership with the Onondaga Historical Association, "Let 'Em Know You're There" is a short documentary about Jim Tucker, a former NBA player who has held the record for fastest triple-double for the past 60 years. Featuring animation that depicts a vibrant, unforgettable evening in Madison Square Garden in the 1950s, the film uses […]
Strides Toward Democracy Film Series: “Without A Whisper – Konnón:Kwe”
Manlius Cinema 135 E Seneca Street, Manlius , NY, United StatesWithout A Whisper - Konnón:Kwe uncovers the hidden history of the profound influence Indigenous women had on the beginnings of the women’s rights movement in the United States. Before the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls in 1848, European colonial women lacked even the most basic rights, while Haudenosaunee women had a potent political […]
The Deer Hide Agreement: Diplomacy, Responsibility, and Renewal
Skä•noñh-Great Law of Peace Center 6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool, NY, United StatesJoin us at the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center for a community conversation grounded in the Deer Hide Agreement—an enduring symbol of Haudenosaunee diplomacy and responsibility. This program is part of Speaking of Revolution, a statewide series developed by Humanities New York as part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a national initiative […]
The American Game: A Conversation with S.L. Price
Skä•noñh-Great Law of Peace Center 6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool, NY, United StatesJoin us at the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for a book talk with S. L. Price, author of The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse. In this talk, Price explores lacrosse from its sacred beginnings with the Haudenosaunee people to its modern collegiate and […]