Cleveland Historical Society - Oswego County

Cleveland Historical Society - Oswego County The Cleveland Historical Society is a community based organization in Oswego County, New York, that focuses on the storied history of Cleveland.

The Cleveland Historical Society began as the North Shore Historical Society in 1987 under the direction of former Town of Constantia historian and the society’s first President, Joni Hinds. The group met in the old village hall, the Dean building, which was located where Lakeview Park now stands. With a paid membership of 20 to 25 people, monthly gatherings consisted of a short business meeting a

nd then a featured speaker or program. The society maintained a display case at the village hall, a small library and compiled a book from interviews of local World War II soldiers. In 2002, the society was offered the former St. James Church as its new home. The 1867 building, an entry on the New York State Registry of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places, was in desperate need of repairs and through the society’s efforts, on December 30, 2003, after a service of secularizing the parish church, performed by Bishop Gladstone Adamas, ownership was transferred. Spearheaded by former President Patricia Cerro-Reehil, the Cleveland Historical Society’s charter was issued on September 12, 2003 by the New York State Education Department. Today, the society contains 95 paid members. It is the home of the Children’s Glassworks Theater, directed by Marge Thomas. It sponsors a summer camp of local youths that produces two productions a year. Additionally, the society holds monthly business meetings, separate guest speaking events, a free ice cream social and an open house. Assistance with historic or genealogical research is provided year round. Individuals are encouraged to contact the society about membership, events and volunteer opportunities.

05/04/2026

BOD meeting 5/4/2026, 7 pm at our museum, 8 North Street. All meetings are open to the public.

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04/15/2026
04/10/2026

Volunteers are welcome to help us clean up our grounds at 6 North Street, on Saturday, April 25, 1pm. Bring rakes and shovels.

02/26/2026

CHS monthly board meeting Monday, 3/2 at 7 pm, at the Cleveland Village Hall, 2 Clay Street. All meetings are open to the public.

01/26/2026

CHS monthly meeting Monday, 2/2/26, Cleveland Village Hall, 2 Clay Street

A few silent auction items for our spaghetti dinner on 1/24/26, 4-7 pm, at the American Legion in Cleveland: Cahill Fis...
01/21/2026

A few silent auction items for our spaghetti dinner on 1/24/26, 4-7 pm, at the American Legion in Cleveland:
Cahill Fish, Oswego, NY watercolor painting by artist Eugenijs Kaskin. His bio is on the back.
Marge Thomas Originals quilt (she has a little more to do to finish it), Oneida Lake History book by author Jack Henke. We have also received gift certificates from TJ's Restaurant & Motel, Tyler's Automotive and a donation from a member for a Sunshine’s Treats and Eats gift certificate and more to come!!

This is a wonderful recognition of this old store which is still open. Thank you Christene Basile Kieffer for your dedic...
11/23/2025

This is a wonderful recognition of this old store which is still open. Thank you Christene Basile Kieffer for your dedication to the history of the Town of Constantia.

What a day! Thank you all for coming today. What a great community we live in. Your support for what I am doing to preserve our towns history is deeply appreciated. I hope you enjoyed the history lesson. I’ll have official photos soon but in the meantime enjoy this uncovering photo taken by my husband Randy.

11/01/2025

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6 North Street
Cleveland, NY
13042

Opening Hours

9am - 12pm

Telephone

(315) 675-8225

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