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Exhibitions

Current Exhibits

Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: First Female Medal of Honor Recipient, Civil War Surgeon & Women’s Rights Advocate

June 8, 2024 00:00-December 31, 2100 00:00
The Dr. Mary Edwards Walker exhibition invites you to explore the life and legacy of one of Oswego's most important historical figures. Come see Dr. Walker's U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor in person, and learn about the woman ahead of her time on women's suffrage, dress reform, and more.
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The History of the Oswego Yacht Club

April 11, 2024 00:00-December 31, 2024 00:00
The Oswego Yacht Club's storied history—from its modest beginning, decline, and revitalization—is now on display through December!
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Permanent Exhibit

January 1, 1900-January 1, 2100
The Oswego County History Timeline traces the people, events, agriculture and industries of the county from Native American roots through to the 20th century.
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Period Rooms

January 1, 1900-January 1, 2100
The opulent interiors of the Richardson-Bates House reflect the art and culture of the 19th century Victorian elite. 90% of the family's original furnishings were included when the house was gifted to the Society in 1946.
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Contentious Crinolines

April 1, 2024 00:00-November 1, 2024 00:00
Popularized in the 1850s, the crinoline—or the hoop skirt—was an alternative to wearing the many layers of petticoats necessary to attain the desired dress silhouette of the era. While crinolines solved problems related to dress, it also created new ones.
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Digging History: The 2022 Richardson-Bates Archaeological Field School

April 1, 2023 08:00-November 30, 2023 17:00
In the summer of 2022, Dr. Alanna Ossa enlisted a group of students to complete an archeological field school at the Richardson-Bates House Museum to learn more about the eating and lifestyle habits of the museum's families.
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