The museum houses a very large collection of artifacts, photos, clothing, and memorabilia from shipmates of the USS
Oriskany. There are folders of clippings and paper documents given by shipmates, there are folders of information
about the ship. We have a large collection of cruise books and photo albums. There are many small artifacts
from the ship acquired during working parties, and outside we have the starboard anchor, the ship's bell and an A4E Skyhawk
like the type which flew off the deck.
In
addition to USS Oriskany memorabilia, the museum has dioramas telling the story of the Battle of Oriskany. There
is a large section containing memorabilia and artifacts from the village of Oriskany and its inhabitants. The
current building was completed and dedicated in 1997 and its first curator was Robert Heeley.
We receive visitors from all over the US, many of whom
were shipmates or family members. We host educational functions and have about 1000 visitors a year.
The museum collection was begun by the
Battle of Oriskany Historical Society in 1966 and the society continues to hold meetings and care for the artifacts.