The Oneida County History Center in Utica is inviting authors from the region to participate in a book fair to sell and sign their books. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 18, from until 3 pm. [Read more…] about Oneida County History Center Seeks Authors for Book Fair
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Walking Tour of Utica’s Historic Shoe District
The first shoe factory in Utica was opened in 1837 by John Cantwell. Large-scale factories flourished in the 1870s and 80s when Utica made 1,500 – 2,000 pairs of shoes daily. Nearly all the factories here made high-quality women’s and children’s shoes. [Read more…] about Walking Tour of Utica’s Historic Shoe District
Sylvan Beach, Oneida Lake History Program June 14th
The Oneida County History Center will host “A Look Back at Sylvan Beach with Jack Henke,” a virtual program on Oneida Lake and Sylvan Beach history, set for Wednesday, June 14th. [Read more…] about Sylvan Beach, Oneida Lake History Program June 14th
Oneida County History Center Seeks Historical Hall of Fame Nominations
Oneida County History Center is seeking nominations for the 2023 Historical Hall of Fame and Living Legends Awards. This award honors outstanding members of the community, past and present, for their service as leaders, pioneers, and advocates, and for their efforts in furthering the region’s industries, culture, and educational opportunities. [Read more…] about Oneida County History Center Seeks Historical Hall of Fame Nominations
The History of Brewing in Utica
Utica, New York has a long and rich history of brewing ale and beer. From the 1790s to today, there have been over forty breweries active in the city. Owners and names changed often, but the city supported the industry with breweries that lasted a year or two to some in operation for a century or more. [Read more…] about The History of Brewing in Utica
Historical Landscapes of the Erie Canal
The Oneida County History Center will host “Historical Landscapes of the Erie Canal,” a program with Steve Boerner on the early years of the Erie Canal, set for Saturday, May 6th. [Read more…] about Historical Landscapes of the Erie Canal
The History and Development of Utica Harbor
Utica Harbor is a unique feature of the NYS Canal System and was purposely nestled close to Utica’s major textile industries adjacent to the Erie Canal. The Utica Harbor is the only harbor on the Barge Canal with its own lock. It also possesses one of the largest branches leading from the main channel passing through the Mohawk River to its end, only a quarter mile from Utica’s downtown district. [Read more…] about The History and Development of Utica Harbor
Black Florence Farming Association Historic Marker Vandalized
A historic roadside marker commemorating the Florence Farming Association (1845-1860), a community where free Blacks could own land and farm, was installed and dedicated in 2017 on Florence Hill Road in Oneida County. [Read more…] about Black Florence Farming Association Historic Marker Vandalized
NYS Nominates 13 Places for State, National Registers of Historic Places
The New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 13 properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places and submitting one request to the Columbia Turnpike East Toll House to the National Park Service.
The nominations include a key site associated with Rochester‘s LGBTQ+ history, a historic synagogue in Manhattan‘s Upper West Side, a public park in Ithaca, a church connected to Yonkers’s civil rights history, a re-built Lustron House in Erie County, the Oneida County History Center, and more. [Read more…] about NYS Nominates 13 Places for State, National Registers of Historic Places
1947 Utica Blue Sox: A Baseball Season to Remember
The 1947 Utica Blue Sox laid the foundation for the team that would go on to become the 1950 National League baseball champion, the Philadelphia Phillies.
A new book, The 1947 Utica Blue Sox: A Season To Remember (self-published, 2022) is a detailed account of the players and personalities that captivated Utica, NY, a slice of life that takes the reader back to a nearly-forgotten time, viewed through a lens of reverence, respect, and a genuine love of the game. [Read more…] about 1947 Utica Blue Sox: A Baseball Season to Remember