We apologize for any confusion; there is no presentation on Friday, July 17, 2026.
The Summit Park presentation was held on Wednesday, June 17.
The Oriskany Museum will be closed on Sunday, July 19, 2026 as we prepare for our busiest time of year, the Battle of Oriskany anniversary.
Join us here in Oriskany for History and Artisan Day on Wed. August 5, 2026 from 2 to 7 pm in Trinkaus Park for a full day of history programming alongside our regular weekly farmers market. Admission is free. Stay tuned for the full schedule!
NY State Parks will host the 249th commemoration on August 6, 2026 at 7 pm at the Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
WELCOME TO ORISKANY
Located along the Oriskany Creek between the cities of Utica and Rome, Oriskany is a small village with a big history.
Battle of Oriskany
The Battle of Oriskany has been called the "bloodiest battle of the Revolution." Patriot forces composed of local patriots, militia and Oneida allies were ambushed by British forces and allies on August 6, 1777. Despite heavy casualties, the Patriots held the field. Today, the Oriskany Battlefield is a NY State Park & Historic Site.
USS Oriskany
The aircraft carrier USS Oriskany CV-CVA 34 was originally built for service in World War II. Although launched in the Spring of 1945, the ship wasn't commissioned until 1950 for the Korean War. Oriskany saw service again during the Vietnam War and was decommissioned for the last time in 1976. In 2006, the vessel became an artificial reef off the coast of Pensacola, FL.
