Oneida County Historical Society Museum

Founded in 1876, The Oneida County Historical Society collects and commemorates the history of Central New York in general and County of Oneida in particular. From the Battlefield at Oriskany to the Boilermaker Road Race of today; the Native Americans who first called this land home to the later inhabitants who shaped local and national destinies, Oneida County has a remarkable history - filled with important events and fascinating figures. We continue to make history every day. The Oneida County Historical Society offers a museum, historical and genealogical reference library, programs and book/gift shop in Utica's landmark former Christian Science Church.  Membership is one of the most rewarding ways you and your family can experience the excitement of Oneida County's past, present and future. We invite you to join us in this adventure.

Accessibility
Thanks to the generous support of Oneida County Executive Ralph Eannace, the Oneida County Legislators, Assemblywoman RoAnn DeStito, and many individual donors, Your History Place is now accessible to the physically challenged.

Critical Research
Your History Place conducts critical research on a wide variety of topics for family history researchers, students, teachers, businesses, government, authors, and others. The Society is part of the Mid-York Library System and has free high-speed Internet connections available.

Growing Collections
The Society cares for over 250,000 documents and books, tens of thousands of images (photographs, paintings, slides, drawings, etc.) and thousands of artifacts. Many are rare collection items that provide invaluable information for researchers.  Sources include: Manuscripts, bibles, family histories, newspaper clippings, Photographs, and city directories from 1817 - 1989.

Teacher workshops
Your History Place conducts teacher workshops on a variety of topics and our new Walking Tour to help area teachers educate students about our rich local history. Our primary source document teaching materials have been adopted throughout New York and in other states.

Book and Gift Shoppe
Your History Place publishes many significant books, occasional papers, photographic collections, and its regular newsletter for members, the Oniota. The Book & Gift Shoppe offers the region's most complete stock of New York State books.

Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Admission
$5.00 to use the library for non-members.

Location
1608 Genesee St.
Utica, NY 13502

Contact
(315) 735-3642

Oneida County Historical Society