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Civil War Expert, Michael Redding To Discuss The Role Of The 147th New York Volunteer Infantry From Oswego At The H. Lee White Marine Museum’s Next Free History Lecture

Mr. Redding will discuss the role of Oswego’s own 147th NY Volunteers in the Civil War with particular emphasis on the individual stories of several individual soldiers. This regiment mustered in on September 22, 1862, mustered out on June 7, 1865 and was active in the defenses of Washington, north of the Potomac. During its service, the 147th lost 11 officers, 336 enlisted men to disease, battle and other causes.

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Half-Shire Historical Society, October 2, 2009

With the first week of autumn now past us, we still continue to see several researchers dropping in at Half-Shire. George Widrig is available to work with people during his regular hours at the facility each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 am until 1 pm. Erma Schroeder follows George on Fridays keeping the doors open until 4 pm. For out of town researchers we can also open up by appointment most anytime.

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Community

New Members For Historical Society Board Of Trustees

At a recent meeting, the Oswego County Historical Society (OCHS) welcomed five new Board of Trustees members. These members will help to keep the Richardson-Bates House Museum available for visitors to learn more about the history of their community. Seated, from left, are Barbara Hanley and Mary Roman. Standing, from left, are George DeMass, Connie Clancy, and Alan Woodworth. For more information about the OCHS or the museum call 343-1342.

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A View of History

A View of History: Fulton Firemen, 1916

This week’s visit to the history books takes us back nearly  a century to see Fulton’s finest, in 1916.  Click into the story to see another photo and get some of the names of the men who kept us safe, way back when.

As always, the photos are courtesy of Tom Tryniski and his fabulous website, FultonHistory.com.

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Oswego Daily News

Dozens Take Historic ‘Walk’ Through Oswego’s Streets

Doris Allen, a long-time resident of Oswego, took people on an historic walk through city streets uncovering clues about Oswego’s past on Saturday afternoon. The more than six dozen crowded into the H. Lee White Marine Museum didn’t have to step outside, as Allen invited them to let their imaginations do the walking.

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