Oneonta History Center
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Founded in 1939, the Greater Oneonta Historical Society, formerly the Upper Susquehanna Historical Society, strives to preserve the heritage of the Greater Oneonta area and to educate the population by offering programs which familiarize area citizens with local history. As an organization, we work to enhance the future by providing a tradition on which our contemporary culture can be based and out of which it can grow.
06/24/2026
📣📣 Join GOHS next TUESDAY, JUNE 30, at 6pm, for the unveiling of the Riverside Cemetery NYS historical marker!
🪧 The Riverside Cemetery historical marker commemorates the historic Cemetery behind the First Presbyterian Church (296 Main Street), established circa 1805. *The marker will stand near the roadside on Main Street.
🚶🚶♀️🚶♂️ And be sure to stick around immediately following the unveiling for a Walking Tour of the Cemetery, led by GOHS Trustees Frank Antonucci, Bob Brzozowski, and Art Torrey!!
🪦 Riverside Cemetery covers seven acres and contains the graves of many of Oneonta’s prominent families, early founders and settlers, and war veterans, including some from the Revolutionary War.
🆓 This event is free and open to the press and public. The Walking Tour is by donation and reservations are not required. *Please be advised, terrain for this tour may be difficult.
👏🏻 GOHS thanks the City of Oneonta and their Department of Public Works for their support and marker funders the William G. Pomeroy Foundation for helping to preserve Oneonta’s rich history!
06/12/2026
📣📣 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!
Join us TONIGHT, Friday, June 12, from 6-9pm, at the Oneonta History Center & Museum (183 Main Street) for the Grand Opening Gala Reception to unveil our newly renovated historic third-floor ballroom!
🎉 The evening will feature a 50/50 raffle and games with prizes from SUNY Oneonta and Coddington’s Florist; a cash bar featuring a variety of wines and beer from Brewery Ommegang; and complementary local eats from neighborhood restaurants and caterers, including Bella Michael’s Restaurant, the B-Side Ballroom, Hannaford, Social Eats Café, and Sodexo Catering.
💃 Cocktail attire is encouraged!
🚗 Free parking will be available in both the NBT and Community Bank parking lots!
🆓 This event is free and open to the public, with donations encouraged.
🏢 The History Center & Museum will be closed today for regular business hours (12-4pm) in preparation for tonight’s event.
🙏🏻 GOHS thanks our donors, members, Board of Trustees, volunteers, and community partners for helping to make tonight’s event possible.
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183 Main Street, PO Box 814
Oneonta, NY
13820
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Thursday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Friday | 12pm - 4pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
