History and Museums

Download "The Underground Railroad in Oswego County, A Driving Tour"

The Iroquois, French and British armies, several wars, the Erie and Oswego Canals, the Underground Railroad, and local civic leaders have all left their marks on the history of Oswego County. Rediscover this fascinating heritage today in area museums, historic sites, local libraries and through distinguished architecture.

Historic Tours

Underground Railroad Resources

Oswego County Underground Railroad
New York State Underground Railroad
Canada Underground Railroad

Museums:

Bridge House Museum
Casey's Cottage
Fort Brewerton Block House Museum
Fort Ontario
H. Lee White Marine Museum
"La Guerre d'Independence"
Mexico Museum
Oswego Railroad Museum
Pratt House Museum of Fulton
Rail City Historical Museum
Richardson-Bates House Museum
Safe Haven
Selkirk Lighthouse

Genealogical Resources

Historical Societies:

West Monroe Historical Society
Pulaski Historical Society
Schroeppel Historical Society
Halfshire Historical Society

Genealogical Resources:

Oswego County Clerk's Office

        Oswego County Genealogy Society
        PO Box 3025
        Oswego, NY 13126

Genealogy Research in New York State
New York Genealogy
Genexchange.org*

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