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  • Volunteers and visitors occupy the front and side lawns of the museum of Family Fun Day.

    2025 Family Fun Day

    Richardson-Bates House Museum 135 East Third Street, Oswego, NY, United States

    Play traditional Victorian games on the south lawn of the museum for free. Ice cream sundaes courtesy of…

    Free

  • A Victorian Tea Party

    Richardson-Bates House Museum 135 East Third Street, Oswego, NY, United States

    The Oswego County Historical Society cordially invites you to our second annual Victorian Tea Party! Enjoy an afternoon of tea and conviviality in a historical setting. The menu will include tea sandwiches, scones, sweets and other delicacies from a traditional afternoon tea. 

    $35 – $45
  • Book cover of "The Murder of Cora Sweet" by Lee Ellen Hickey.

    The Murder of Cora Sweet: Book Talk and Author Signing (MEMBERS ONLY)

    Richardson-Bates House Museum 135 East Third Street, Oswego, NY, United States

    Local author Lee Hickey (Girl in the Glass Coffin) will be at the Richardson-Bates House Museum for a book talk and signing for her new novel, "The Murder of Cora Sweet." MEMBERS ONLY.

    Free

  • Poster for "Arsenic and Old Lace" starring Cary Grant.

    Arsenic and Old Lace — Classic Movie Night 2025

    Oswego Cinema 7 138 W 2nd St #2763, Oswego, NY, United States

    Oswego County Historical Society is once again hosting our Classic Movie Night, this time with the 1944 film…

    $20

  • Trivia Night logo on a blue-and-teal gradient background, with "Presented by Oswego County Historical Society" written at the bottom.

    Trivia Night 2025

    G.S. Steamers 70 E 1st St, Oswego, NY, United States

    Test your trivia skills with Oswego County Historical Society's 4th annual Trivia Night! Gather a team of up…

    $10

  • 2025 Holiday Open House

    Richardson-Bates House Museum 135 East Third Street, Oswego, NY, United States

    Experience Victorian Christmas through the eyes of the Bates family. Christmas decorations and Victorian children’s gifts are on…

    Free
  • An image of a magic lantern slide from the late 19th century. The circlular image features a young woman suspended between columns with a brightly lite sky and futuristic city landscape behind her.

    Victorian Christmas Magic Lantern Show

    Richardson-Bates House Museum 135 East Third Street, Oswego, NY, United States

    Joseph Boggs (J.B.) Beal's collection. Image Courtesy Wikimedia Commons. More information: magiclanternsociety.org. In the Victorian era, lanternists created…

    Free

  • Attendees of the Medal of Honor Day 2025 event watch on as speakers are introduced.

    National Medal of Honor Day 2026

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    Richardson-Bates House Museum 135 East Third Street, Oswego, NY, United States

    The community is invited to attend a special event commemorating National Medal of Honor Day at 11:00 AM…

    Free
  • Promotional image of the movie "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark," starring Harrison Ford. Presented by Oswego County Historical Society.

    Raiders of the Lost Ark – Retro Movie Night 2026

    Oswego Cinema 7 138 W 2nd St #2763, Oswego, NY, United States

    Join us for Dr. Indiana Jones (played by Harrison Ford)'s thrilling archeological adventure as we screen the 1981…

    $20

  • 2026 Not-So-Silent Auction

    G.S. Steamers 70 E 1st St, Oswego, NY, United States

    Mark your calendars for our biggest fundraising event of the year; guaranteed to be an evening of fun,…

    $20

  • “Painting Oswego” – Presentation by Michael Parks

    Richardson-Bates House Museum 135 East Third Street, Oswego, NY, United States

    Join volunteer Michael Parks (M.A., Syracuse University, Art History) for a special presentation about his work in curating…

    Free

  • 2026 Riverside Cemetery Bus Tour

    Riverside Cemetery 4024 County Rte 57, Oswego

    The Oswego County Historical Society, along with the Friends of Riverside Cemetery, will host a guided tour of…