Oneida County History Center
The Oneida County History Center was founded in 1876 and has served since that time to collect, preserve and make accessible the past heritage of Oneida County and the upper Mohawk River Valley.
From the Battlefield at Oriskany to the Boilermaker Road Race of today, from the Native Americans who first called this land home to the farmers and Patriots who shaped local and national destinies, Oneida County has a remarkable history – filled with important events and fascinating figures. We continue to make history every day.
OUR MISSION
To protect and preserve the past of Oneida County, as well as, Central New York, for present and future generations. The History Center seeks to make this rich heritage readily available to researchers, families, and students enhancing the community’s knowledge and appreciation of its history.
Tree-lined Genesee Street c. 1900. Photo courtesy of the Oneida County History Center.
The Curious Case of Moody Peabody and The Great Fire of Utica. Photo Courtesy of the Oneida County History Center.
Utica’s “Busy Corner” at Genesee and Bleeker Streets in the late 1940s. Photo courtesy of the Oneida County History Center.
Oneida County History Center
