Popularized in the 1850s, the crinoline, or hoop skirt, was an alternative to wearing the many layers of petticoats necessary to attain the desired silhouette of the era. While crinolines did solve some problems—they kept the petticoats from entangling the legs while walking and provided women a measure of personal space in public—they created new ones. On display at the Richardson-Bates House Museum all season.

The Oswego County History Timeline traces the people, events, agriculture and industries of the county from Native American roots through to the 20th century.

The opulent interiors of the Richardson-Bates House reflect the art and culture of the 19th century Victorian elite. 90% of the family's original furnishings were included when the house was gifted to the Society in 1946.