Changing and permanent exhibits and programs. Gift shop with local items. Also open for special events and by appointment.
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.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society promotes Oneonta's past and future by providing stimulating educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories and lives from Oneonta's rich traditions. Our purpose is to disseminate knowledge and understanding through dynamic programs and exhibitions.
The Oneonta History Center has a great collection of books about the region and books by regional authors. A few examples:
Jim Loudon's "Electric Lake: Oneonta's Forgotten Gem"
Jack Harpster & Ken Stalter’s "Captive!: The Story of David Ogden & the Iroquois"
Marilyn Dufresne’s "Delaware & Hudson Railway" and "Tri Valley: Cobleskill to Colliersville"
Photographers Ian Austin and John Mazarak have each expanded the selection of their note cards, plus there are now note cards of Hartwick College’s Bresee Hall.
