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Celebrated stained-glass artist David WilsonNorwich, N.Y. – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) launches the 2024 museum season with three exhibit openings from 4:30-6 p.m. on March 20. In the Community Gallery, “Kaleidoscopic Visions: The Architectural Glass Art of David Wilson” is a career retrospective of a celebrated stained-glass artist whose work emphasizes the importance of visual harmony in the built environment. The afternoon also marks the return of the “Towns of Chenango County” display in the Hallway Lobby, and a refresh of the “Hometown Health” exhibit in the Commerce Gallery.

Easter Egg Hunt - Hyde Hall and Glimmerglass State ParkCooperstown, NY – After a few years of hibernation, the cherished Easter Egg Hunt is making a triumphant return, promising an energizing and renewing experience for all attendees! Glimmerglass State Park is teaming up with Hyde Hall to host an egg-citing adventure on the mansion's front lawn that will captivate both the young and the young at heart.

Oneida County History CenterUtica, N.Y. – In celebration of Women’s History Month, Thomas A. Guiler, Director of Museum Affairs at the Oneida Community Mansion House, will present the story of three exceptional women on March 23 at 2:00 p.m.

The Oneida Community was one of the most radical and successful utopian communes in American history. Much of this is due to the elevated status that women enjoyed inside this Community. Indeed, due to their radical conceptions of sex, family, and gender, women were afforded far more opportunities than their counterparts in the outside world.

Masons GatheringUtica, N.Y. – Deep in the Oneida County History Center’s archives is a remarkable photo from the mid-1920s of a party at Hiram Lodge No. 18 Free & Accepted Masons. Fifty-three people from Utica’s African American community are dressed in their finest. In celebration of Black History Month, Deirdre Sinnott, writer, researcher, and author of The Third Mrs. Galway, will present the facts about the lives of those partygoers and their families.

oneida-county-tourismOneida County, NY - Oneida County Tourism, the official tourism promotion agency for Oneida County, NY, has announced the launch of a refreshed, digital version of the Heart of NY Beverage Trail, which highlights local wineries and breweries.

The mobile, interactive trail – which can be accessed on the Oneida County Tourism website – features 10 partners throughout the county. Those taking part in the year-long promotion are encouraged to responsibly visit participating locations to win an array of prizes, including a sticker, hat, T-shirt, and hoodie.

Oneida County History Center ValentineOpen Now through March 1, 2024

Utica, N.Y. – Paper, lace, gilt, and watercolor. Don’t miss these Victorian era and vintage valentines from the History Center collections. A large selection, including some from the Proctor family, will be displayed throughout February at the Oneida County History Center in this pop-up exhibit. What’s not to love about these seasonal favorites? The collection spans the 1880s through the 1930s and contains a sampling of the “Golden Age” of valentines.

We Are NYProject to Enhance Passenger Experience

Major Construction of New Interior Facilities Underway, Work to Begin This Spring on New Airport Canopy and Entrances

Modernization Project Awarded $32 Million From the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition

Renderings Available Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a major construction project to enhance the passenger experience and transform the Greater Binghamton Airport into a modern, state-of-the-art gateway for travelers living in and visiting the Southern Tier Region.

Five Families Band PhotoFriday, February 2nd, 7 p.m.

Utica, N.Y. – In honor of Black History Month, the Five Families Ensemble is hosting a musical event at the Oneida County History Center on Friday, February 2nd, at 7:00 p.m. The event will take attendees on a musical journey through local history, focusing on the Underground Railroad. Music will be arranged and composed by Rowe and will include premiere performances. The songs performed will highlight the struggles and triumphs of the people during that era.

oneida-county-tourismUtica, NY - Oneida County Tourism (OCT), the official destination marketing organization for Oneida County, NY, is excited to announce its relocation to two brand-new offices, enhancing visitor experience and accessibility. At the end of 2023, OCT bid farewell to the Exit 31 Welcome Center and relocated to the historic Union Station in Utica. Additionally, three staff members have moved into the County Office Building, also in Utica.

FUNTRAKUtica, N.Y. – The Frankfort United N-Trak (FUNTRAK) Model Railroad Club returns to the Oneida County History Center for its annual holiday exhibition. Come aboard and enjoy the club's model trains and talk rail history with fellow enthusiasts of all ages. The model trains will be displayed in the main gallery Wednesday, Dec. 27, through Saturday, Dec. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is family-friendly, accessible, and open to the public.

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