Onondaga Historical Association

Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- The Heart of Syracuse
2026-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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 here!

This Tour: The Heart of Syracuse
Take a stroll down memory lane of the past downtown businesses, the railroad that traveled through the downtown streets, and some of the city’s lost historical treasures.

This year, we are offering two different tours, Footsteps in Freedom and newest addition, The Heart of Syracuse. Footsteps in Freedom covers a wide array of topics, including abolition, architecture, and some of the city’s lost historical treasures. Take a stroll down memory lane of the past downtown businesses, the railroad that traveled through the downtown streets, and some of the city’s lost historical treasures on the new Heart of Syracuse tour.
Please arrive and check in at OHA’s front desk 10 minutes prior to the start of your tour. Members: Be sure to use the tour code to enjoy $5 off of your tour price. You can email ohamuseum@cnyhistory.org to obtain your code. Each tour group is capped at 15 guests, so book your spot soon!

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Walking & Talking Wednesdays Tour- Footsteps in Freedom
2026-09-09 12:00 - 13:00
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 here!
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.

This Tour: Footsteps in Freedom
The covers a wide array of topics including abolition, architecture, and the role of the Erie Canal.

This year, we are offering two different tours, Footsteps in Freedom and newest addition, The Heart of Syracuse. Footsteps in Freedom covers a wide array of topics, including abolition, architecture, and some of the city’s lost historical treasures. Take a stroll down memory lane of the past downtown businesses, the railroad that traveled through the downtown streets, and some of the city’s lost historical treasures on the new Heart of Syracuse tour.
Please arrive and check in at OHA’s front desk 10 minutes prior to the start of your tour. Members: Be sure to use the tour code to enjoy $5 off of your tour price. You can email ohamuseum@cnyhistory.org to obtain your code. Each tour group is capped at 15 guests, so book your spot soon!

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Who Celebrated Sullivan-Clinton in 1929 and Why? The Lasting Legacy of the 150th Anniversary
2026-09-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Skä•noñh-Great Law of Peace Center, 6680 Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool, NY, 13088, United States
The Sullivan-Clinton Campaign of 1779 was a scorched-earth military mission that resulted in the destruction of more than 40 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) settlements. Despite its devastating impact, the campaign was widely celebrated by settlers, leading to the creation of nearly 300 markers and monuments across Pennsylvania and New York. As a result, it may be the most commemorated Revolutionary War expedition in the nation.
In her book Memory Wars, A. Lynn Smith examines this vast commemorative landscape for the first time. During her talk, she will focus on New York’s 1929 celebration of the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign, exploring how the 150th anniversary commemorations reflected the nation’s settler-colonial foundations. She will conclude with a discussion of how we might grapple with this history, and the lasting legacy of its 1929 commemoration, as the campaign’s 250th anniversary approaches in 2029.
This program is part of the Erie Canal Museum’s Sloan Lecture Series and will be hosted at the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center in partnership with the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center, the Onondaga Historical Association, and the Liverpool Public Library.
Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10. Registration is required.

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Historic Hotel Syracuse Tour
2026-10-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-12-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Marriott Syracuse Downtown, 100 E Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
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 hotel, where your tour guide will meet you. Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start of your tour.
Reservations are required and must be made by the Thursday before at 3 pm. Absolutely no walk-ins will be permitted. Cancellations must be done one week before the schedule tour in order to get a refund. The price per person is $20, or $15 if you are a member of OHA.
Reserve your spot for our next tour now!
Please call 315-428-1864 x 312 with any questions.
Event Parking at Marriott Syracuse Downtown: Parking garage at Harrison Street and Harrison Place. Valet or Self Parking available.
To schedule a group tour (between 10-20 people) on another day, contact Scott Peal (428-1864 x 317) at least two weeks in advance.

Tour Stops:

The Hotel Lobby
Persian Terrace
Grand Ballroom
Bridal Suite
Groom Suite
Presidential Suite

Note: Any one, or more, of these stops may not be available on specific dates due to scheduling conflicts with events at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown.

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