Peterboro Abolition Walk
Abolitionist James Caleb Jackson’s account of the October 21,1835 walk from the “ brink of the canal” in Canastota to Peterboro to attend the...
Oneida County History Center -Hall of Fame & Living Legends Class of 2025
Announcing the Historical Hall of Fame and Living Legends Class of 2025!
Oneida County History Center is excited to announce the Historical Hall of Fame...
NAACP ONEIDA COUNTY BRANCH TO HOST ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND DINNER
On Sunday, November 2, the NAACP Oneida County Branch will hold its annual Freedom Fund Dinner. Founded on the beliefs embodied in the Constitution...
200 Years Ago the Erie Canal was Hauling Cultural Changes
The Erie Canal hauled more than people and products! The purpose of the construction of the Erie Canal
was economic benefit, but the secondary benefit...
Oneida County Employees Donate Truckload of Supplies
Oneida County employees once again demonstrated their commitment to the community by participating in a school supply drive in partnership with Connected Community Schools.
“Oneida...
15th Annual Peterboro Emancipation Day
The 15th Annual Peterboro Emancipation Day will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark, 5304 Oxbow Road,...
New York State Department of Veterans’ Services Announces Recipients of Justice For Heroes Grant
ALBANY, NY — The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) today announced the five recipients of New York State’s Justice For Heroes grant,...
CCHS ‘Family Fun Days at the Museum!’
NORWICH, N.Y. – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) offers free programming this season through the “Family Fun Days at the Museum!” series. Created to...
Connected F3 Block Party Planned to Honor Community Resilience
Rome, NY - Immediate Release – On July 16, 2025, the Connected F3 Block Party will take place at Connected Impact Center, North James...
Open House at the Proctor Memorial Building in Bagg Square
Oneida County History Center will host an open house at the Proctor Memorial Building. This historical landmark, located in downtown Utica at Bagg Memorial Park,...