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19th Century

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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.
Arts & Performance, Featured

Victorian Christmas Magic Lantern Show

December 14, 2025 | 6:00 pm–7:30 pm0Comments
Joseph Boggs (J.B.) Beal's collection. Image Courtesy Wikimedia Commons. More information: magiclanternsociety.org.…
Annual Events, Featured, Fundraisers

2025 Landmark Lawn Sale, Day 2

August 16, 2025 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm0Comments
August 16, 2025 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm …
Annual Events, Featured, Fundraisers

2025 Landmark Lawn Sale, Day 1

August 15, 2025 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm0Comments
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Essays, Featured, People

The Oswego State Normal and Training School, An Interpretation

November 26, 20240Comments
This essay was originally published in the 1943 OCHS Yearbook. Please note…
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2024 Landmark Lawn Sale

August 16, 2024 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm0Comments
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Morgan Robertson and His Sea Stories

June 7, 20240Comments
 This essay was originally published in the 1942 OCHS Yearbook. Please note…
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The Pageant of New York

June 6, 20240Comments
 “This essay was originally published in the 1942 OCHS Yearbook. Please note…
Essays, Featured, People

Old Homes of Oswego – Part 2

June 6, 20240Comments
“This essay was originally published in the 1941 OCHS Yearbook. Please note…
Community Stories, Industry, People

The “Vandalia,” The First Screw Propelled Vessel on the Great Lakes

June 6, 20240Comments
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Essays, People

Three Generations Of Coopers In Oswego

May 29, 20240Comments
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The Oswego County Historical Society seeks to interpret its collections to connect the community to past, present and future topics relevant to local history, and to promote a public interest in Oswego County’s historical resources.

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