Presentations

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Onondaga Historical Association’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

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A Brief History of Local Female Philanthropists

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A Brief History of Social Justice in Central New York

Abolitionist Tribulations and Celebrations: The Aftermath of the Jerry Rescue

An Accomodating Legacy: The History of Hotels in Downtown Syracuse

Clinton Square: The Story of Syracuse’s Civic Soul

painting of Civil War meeting over desk

Communication with the Enemy: Correspondence Between a Syracuse Abolitionist & a Confederate Soldier

Electronics Park: The Story of Syracuse’s Innovative Economic Engine

Buffalo Bill Cody

From Buffalo Bill to Bach: A History of Cultural Activity in Syracuse

Old Buildings

George Barnard: Syracuse’s Photographic Pioneer

How Sweet it is – The Story of Mary Elizabeth Evans Sharpe

Crouse Stables

John Crouse and his Marvelous Building

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Paintings from the Past: OHA’s Art Collection

Route 81: A Brief History and how Transportation Corridors Have Long-Ranging Impacts on our Community

Salt City Celluloid

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Skirmishing Sites: The Boisterous Saga of Building Onondaga County’s Four Courthouses

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Springs, Lakes & Reservoirs: The History of Syracuse’s Water System

Erie Canal

Syracuse and the Erie Canal

family dining on train

Syracuse China Rides the Rails: Reflections on the Grand Era of Railroad Passenger Trains

Syracuse’s Cradle of Industry

Brewing History

The Brew Erie Canal: A Short History of the Brewing Industry in Syracuse

Civil War battle scene

The Civil War Battle That Saved Washington & the Contribution of an Onondaga County Regiment

Stickley work room

The Craftsman City: Syracuse, Stickley, and the Arts & Crafts Movement

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The Politics and Aesthetics of Elevating Trains in Syracuse

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The Public Transit Heritage of Onondaga County

Bastable Theater program

The Shuberts of Syracuse: The Brothers Who Built Broadway

sepia photo of celebration in Clinton Square

The Storied History of Syracuse

Lt. Benjamin Porter of Skaneateles

The Story of Lt. Benjamin Porter of Skaneateles: Civil War Naval Hero

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The Story of Piercefield: Solvay’s Historic Neighborhood

painting of two masted ships

You Never Know Where a Cargo of Salt Will Lead You: Daniel Dobbins, Salt Trader, and the War of 1812 on Lake Erie