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War of 1812 Drill, Training Event Kicks Off Fort Ontario Reenactment Campaign

May 1, 2022 Contributor

The 2022 reenactment campaign at Fort Ontario State Historic Site will kick off this month when American soldiers descend on the shores of Lake Ontario to protect the fort from British attackers in a War of 1812 drill and training event.

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Antique Appraisal Opportunity At Annual Silent Auction May 6 To Benefit Richardson-Bates House Museum

April 30, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Historical Society (OCHS) will host the 33rd Annual “Not So Silent Auction” on Friday, May 6 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center, 26 E. First St. in Oswego.

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Ceremony Honoring Dr. Mary Walker To Be Held On National Medal Of Honor Day

March 13, 2022 Contributor

Dr. Mary Walker, one of the area’s most famous residents, will be remembered later this month at a ceremony marking National Medal of Honor Day at the Oswego Town Hall.

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“History Of Oswego County” Books On Sale For The Holidays

December 12, 2021 Contributor

The “History of Oswego County,” an extensive account of the county’s creation and first 200 years, is on sale in paperback at The Holiday History Shoppe, located in the former City of Oswego Downtown Welcome Center at 201 W. First St. in Oswego.

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‘History On Tap’ Features Oswego History Records Center November 3

October 30, 2021 Contributor

Come out for “History on Tap” to learn more about the not-for-profit Oswego History Records Center (OHRC).

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Mayor Barlow Announces $20,000 Grant To Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum

October 21, 2021 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow today announced $20,000 in grant funding has been awarded to the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum in Oswego through the City of Oswego’s COVID-19 REVIVAL fund for small businesses and local not-for-profit organizations.

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80th Anniversary Of Oswego Theatre To Be Celebrated With Classic Movie Night Event October 14

September 28, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego County Historical Society (OCHS) proudly presents a celebration of the 80th anniversary opening of historic landmark Oswego Theatre in 1941.

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National Park Service Invites Public Input On Fort Ontario Special Resource Study

September 24, 2021 Contributor

The National Park Service invites public input on a special resource study focusing on Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York, which was a British and American military installation from the mid-18th century to the end of World War II.

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Oswego County Historical Society To Honor Its 125th Celebration, 75th Anniversary Of Richardson-Bates House Museum

September 18, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego County Historical Society (OCHS) will host a special presentation on Saturday, September 25 at 1:30 p.m. in the community room of the historic Oswego Public Library at 120 E. Second St. in Oswego.

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‘History On Tap’ To Discuss Fort Ontario’s Next Step Toward Becoming A National Park

August 27, 2021 Contributor

The Fort Ontario Special Resource Study being conducted by the National Park Service (NPS) will be the subject of the next ‘History on Tap’ program. It begins at 7 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, at G.S. Steamer’s Restaurant in Oswego.

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