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Tickets are on sale now for the OHA Medal Breakfast! At this ceremony, we award the OHA Medal, the highest honor that we can bestow for contributions to preserving and interpreting our heritage. Tickets & sponsorship at bit.ly/OHA-Events #OHAStories #CNYHistory
Happy #NationalHistoricMarkerDay! Created by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, this event celebrates a nationwide community effort to maintain the historic markers by giving them a quick cleaning to let their stories shine! #OHAStories #CNYHistory @wgpfoundation
Looking for lunch plans on Thursday, April 18? Join our Curator, Robert Searing, at noon in the auditorium for "A Grain of Salt" talk, exploring the history of the Salt City. The lecture is free with museum admission. We hope to see you there! #OHAStories #CNYHistory
Our downtown walking tours are back, with Curator of History Robert Searing presenting Walking & Talking Wednesdays: Historical Lunchtime Tours of Downtown Syracuse! Tours start on May 1, so book your spot today at bit.ly/OHA-Events #OHAStories #CNYHistory
On Thursday, April 18th, our Curator of History Robert Searing is presenting "A Grain of Salt," a talk exploring the history of the Salt City. The lecture is free with museum admission, and will begin at noon in our auditorium. We hope to see you there! #OHAStories #CNYHistory
We're pleased to co-sponsor the Syracuse Pipe Organ Festival this weekend! This free series of events & concerts welcomes the public to celebrate the pipe organ, and features remarks from our Curator of History, Robert Searing, at the Pipe Organ Crawl! 🎶 #OHAStories #CNYHistory
During our excavation of the Midland Trunk #Sewer , we came across these trolley tracks hidden just below the surface. It's fascinating to glimpse into the past of our community. Stay tuned as we uncover more #CNYhistory buried beneath our feet! #infrastructure #FlashbackFriday
Happy Easter to all those who celebrate! We're closed today, but we've got a glimpse of history to share - check out this image of Easter shoppers on Salina Street from 1935! #OHAStories #CNYHistory #Easter
We wish everyone a wonderful St. Patrick's Day this weekend! Here's a bit about the Irish history of Syracuse to pair with your salt potatoes 🥔🍀 #OHAStories #CNYHistory #IrishHistory #StPatricksDay syracuse.com/living/2024/03…
Recently, a collection of artwork by noted #SyracuseChina artist Harry Aitken was discovered, and we're pleased announce that it now has a permanent home at OHA! Here's a closer look some samples of Aitken's artwork from the new collection. #SyracuseChina #OHAStories #CNYHistory
Talk to the students in your life about participating in #HistoryDay! CNY History Day will be held on March 23 - details at bit.ly/NHD24-CNY. Thanks to our sponsors, @BottarLaw and @wgpfoundation. #nhd #OHAStories #CNYHistory
There's more meat on the bones of this bbq story! Learn about the free feast that kicked off the New Year for Syracuse back in 1870. #OHAStories #CNYHistory #BBQ @wgpfoundation
BBQ, anyone? On New Year’s Day in 1870, more than 30,000 people gathered in Clinton Square for Greenway’s Grand BBQ, hosted by John Greenway, president of J & G Greenway & Company. #OHAStories #CNYHistory #BBQ @wgpfoundation localsyr.com/bridge-street/…
While the Onondaga Historical Museum is closed this week, you can still get a dose of history downtown with our off-site exhibit at the @MarriottSYR mezzanine, celebrating the centennial of the Hotel Syracuse! #100Years #HotelSyracuse #CNYHistory #OHAStories
Celebrate the holiday season with us tonight at 5 for OHA's Holiday Open House, featuring our seasonal exhibit, A Peek at Yuletides Past. Enjoy some cocoa & cookies, and bring the kids to make a seasonal craft and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus! #OHAStories #CNYHistory #Holidays
When you donate to OHA, you're investing in our community's future. Please consider making a contribution to OHA this #GivingTuesday. Donate at cnyhistory.org/donate #OHAStories #CNYHistory
Delve into the history of the two celebrated 'endings' of World War I - and the announcement that had the country mistakingly celebrating days early! #OHAStories #CNYHistory #WW1 #pomeroyfoundation @wgpfoundation syracuse.com/living/2023/11…
On November 11, 1794, The Treaty of Canandaigua established peace between the US and the Haudenosaunee. President Washington commissioned a wampum belt to accompany the treaty, featured in this painting depicting the day the treaty went into effect. #OHAStories #CNYHistory
Curator Bob is on Bridge Street to chat about photojournalist George Barnard, as part of the William G. Pomeroy Public History Media Series. @wgpfoundation #OHAStories #CNYHistory #pomeroyfoundation localsyr.com/bridge-street/…
After a valiant battle with our boiler, the Onondaga Historical Museum is toasty warm and open once more! Come visit us, and check out our two new exhibits, featuring the Magic Lantern, and eminent Syracuse artist Fernando A. Carter. #OHAStories #CNYHistory
