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Scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 2024

Utica, N.Y. - Oneida County History Center will host an open house at the Proctor Memorial Building. This historical landmark located in downtown Utica at Bagg Commemorative Park will be open for tours on July 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visitors will explore the rich history of the building that was once the site of many important events in the city.

Norwich, N.Y. – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) is excited to partner with C.S. Miller Books and the Otselic Valley Fishing and Heritage Association to offer an engaging community program: “Journey Through Chenango: Land of the Oneidas.” This two-part book and discussion series, with interactive elements, offers interested community members the opportunity to receive free copies of two titles related to Oneida culture.

Cooperstown, N.Y. (July 8, 2024) - The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival presents the acclaimed Miró Quartet in "Voices from Home" on Thursday, July 18 at 7pm at The Farmers' Museum.

The program features works by Caroline Shaw, George Walker, Kevin Puts, and Franz Joseph Haydn, two of which are new commissions from their recently-released album Home. Celebrating 30 years as an ensemble in 2025, the GRAMMY-nominated quartet's new album explores the many meanings of “home” through works by four Pulitzer Prize-winning American composers.

Norwich, N.Y. – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) hosts its annual Summer Barn Party from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 at 41 Rexford St. An evening of food, fun, and friends to benefit the museum, this year’s celebration is inspired by the newest Community Gallery exhibit, “Kaleidoscopic Visions: The Architectural Glass Art of David Wilson.” Live Event NY returns as the event’s Premium Sponsor, with festivities specially designed to reflect the evening’s theme.

Cooperstown, N.Y. (June 17, 2024) - The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has announced the concert lineup for its 26th season, celebrating over two decades of bringing world-class music to the Cooperstown community. This season's roster promises to be one of the most diverse and exciting yet, featuring an array of artists and performances that will appeal to a broad spectrum of musical tastes.

Norwich, N.Y. – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) will again participate in the semi-annual state-wide festivities known as Path Through History weekend on June 16. As part of the celebration, the museum is hosting special open hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day.

Cooperstown, NY – Hyde Hall announces a special evening of extraordinary music featuring the renowned vocalist Veronica Klaus and the acclaimed Lance Horne Trio. This highly anticipated performance will occur on June 28, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Hyde Hall.

Project creates safe and accessible place to launch kayaks and car-top boats onto Otsego Lake

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced the opening of a new accessible kayak launch at Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown. The $50,000 project provides the public, including people with mobility challenges, access to recreational kayaking and car-top size boating on Otsego Lake.

Scheduled for Thursday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Utica, N.Y. –Journey behind the scenes and explore the best-kept secrets hidden in storage at Oneida County History Center. These tours offer a rare and intimate peek into seldom-seen museum collections. Tickets are $10 for History Center members and $15 for non-members. Space is limited. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended.