Like many museums, the Oneida County History Center has more artifacts than can be displayed in its exhibit gallery. The History Center cares for a growing collection of over 250,000 documents and books, thousands of images including photographs, paintings, slides, drawings, and thousands of artifacts. Many are rare collection items that are not frequently seen on exhibit.
The Oneida County History Center has announced special behind-the-scenes tours on Saturday, February 18th, and Saturday, March 4th at 11 am and 2 pm. These tours offer a rare and intimate peek into seldom-seen museum collections and a chance to discover the extraordinary holdings of the History Center in an up-close and personal setting and can be customized for small groups.
A few of the treasures you might see on the tour include: vintage hats, Utica-made Whites pottery, early American glass, historic maps, paintings, Civil War uniforms, and even a cannonball found on the Oriskany Battlefield.
Tickets are $7 for History Center members and $12 for non-members. Space is limited. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended.
The Oneida County History Center is located in Utica, NY. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit their website.
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