Oneida County Historical Society is the official historical society initiative of the Utica and Oneida County regions, originally founded in 1876 to preserve the Upper Mohawk River Valley and Central New York region's history, culture, and legacy. The center operates a gorgeous 5,000-square-foot public museum gallery space in Utica's downtown district, showcasing a collection of over 250,000 documents, books, images, and cultural artifacts connected to the city's people and events. Rotating exhibits focus on topics such as the community's cultural groups, pioneer history, military history, and industry and economics. The center also operates a research library, which can be accessed by area students and historians, and offers weekly programming showcasing guest artists, authors, and historians.

Oneida County Historical Society, 1608 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502, Phone: 315-735-3642

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