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Assemblyman Scott Gray Tourism Tour Stop In Oswego Cancelled
Following is a message from Assemblyman Scott Gray (116th District): […]
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Oswego Daily News
Historic Flag Of The Four Freedoms To Fly At Fort Ontario
The historically significant Flag of the Four Freedoms will fly at Fort Ontario State Historic Site in celebration of Flag Day and the 80th anniversary of United Nations Week in Oswego. It will be hoisted beneath the national flag from Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14 through Monday, June 19. […]
Community
History on Tap Features United Nations Week 1943 in Oswego
Fort Ontario State Historic Site presents the next “History on Tap” event at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7 in the Riverview Room at G. S. Steamer’s Restaurant in the Clarion Hotel, 70 E. First St., Oswego. Audience members are invited to arrive early and purchase refreshments to enjoy during the program. Admission is free. […]
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Fort Ontario Observes Yom HaShoa With Ceremony
Fort Ontario State Historic Site hosted a ceremony on April 18 for Yom HaShoa, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. The ceremony served to honor victims and survivors of the Holocaust and commemorate the refugees who came to the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee Shelter during World War II. […]
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Fort Ontario Hosts ‘I Love My Park Day’ May 6
Fort Ontario State Historic Site welcomes volunteers to join “I Love My Park Day” on Saturday, May 6. Part of more than 100 cleanup, improvement and beautification events happening statewide, the event runs from 9 a.m. to noon at the fort located at 1 E. Fourth St., Oswego. […]
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Celebrate Earth Day Around Oswego County
Earth Day is celebrated around the world every year to promote environmental protection through cleanup, sustainability and climate action events. This year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet,” which highlights the importance of coming together to dedicate time, energy and resources into solving environmental issues such as climate change. […]
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Fort Ontario Hosts Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day Observance
A Holocaust Remembrance Day program will be held on Tuesday, April 18 at 2 p.m.at Fort Ontario State Historic Site in Oswego, located at 1 E. Fourth St. […]
Oswego Daily News
World War II Refugee Shelter And Fort Archaeology Featured At Fort Ontario Conference
The Fort Ontario Conference on History and Archaeology returns to the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, 26 E. First St., Oswego next month. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 25 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 26. […]
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First Day Hike Explores Oswego’s Buffalo Soldier History
Friends of Fort Ontario once again offers a First Day Hike on New Year’s Day 2023. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, participants will enjoy a free, self-guided tour of the 75-acre Fort Ontario Military Reservation National Register District. […]
Oswego Daily News
Fort Ontario Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America Location Coordinator Corey S. King with the Friends of Fort Ontario State Historic Site and fort staff are pleased to announce that the fifth annual National Wreaths Across America (WAA) Day program is scheduled for noon on Saturday, Dec. 17. […]
