Oneida County History Center

Snap your way through time and celebrate America 250 (the semiquincentennial!) with the History Center’s annual historical selfie scavenger hunt! All ages are challenged to follow an exciting trail of clues leading to the defining battlegrounds, historic markers, and monuments that shaped the birth of our nation. Track down legendary landmarks and snap a creative selfie to uncover the Mohawk Valley's critical role in American independence, plus earn a chance to win fantastic local prizes. Clues and instructions are available at the History Center or oneidacountyhistory.org starting August 1

Local Event: America 250 Selfie Scavenger Hunt

Oneida County

Utica

New York

America 250 Selfie Scavenger Hunt

Snap your way through time and celebrate America 250 (the semiquincentennial!) with the History Center’s annual historical...

Utica Public Library

Deirdre Sinnott, author of "The Third Mrs. Galway," will discuss the real history behind her new historical novel, "The Loyalist's Wife." She will read, answer questions as well as sell and sign books. It’s 1777 in New York’s fertile Mohawk Valley, and tenant farmers Jane and Philip Hopper have very different ideas about the war for independence that has consumed the 13 colonies. To Philip, rebellion against the king is appalling. But Jane, recovering from the death of a newborn son, has taken solace from the hope embedded in the simple phrase “the pursuit of happiness&nbsp;

Local Event: Book Event with Deirdre Sinnott

Book Event with Deirdre Sinnott

Deirdre Sinnott, author of "The Third Mrs. Galway," will discuss the real history behind her new historical novel, "The...

Celebrate America 250 and honor the anniversary of the Battle of Oriskany at History &amp; Artisans Day, a special, themed edition of the Oriskany Farmers Market. This unique event brings together regional artisans, local history organizations, and agricultural producers to showcase the traditional skills that Mohawk Valley residents once relied on and that still shape our culture today. Visitors can shop with local vendors with fresh food and handmade goods, and enjoy live performances by Chris Thomas and the Onkwe'hon:wehkah Smoke Dancers and music from Monk Rowe and The Five Families Ensemble. Presented in partnership with the Oriskany Museum and Oneida County History Center.
Performances are made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CNY Arts.

Local Event: History & Artisans Day at Oriskany

History & Artisans Day at Oriskany

Celebrate America 250 and honor the anniversary of the Battle of Oriskany at History & Artisans Day, a special, themed edition...

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Wednesday, August 5

Book Event with Deirdre Sinnott

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5:30 PM

Utica Public Library, 303 Genesee St, Utica, NY

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Book Event with Deirdre Sinnott