Write a commentThe winner of the 2026 Oswego Paddlefest raffle package valued at $1,000 was Zoe Bonaparte of Syracuse.
Bonaparte and her husband were first time participants in the event. Pictured are Mercedes Niess, executive director, Bob Morgan, VP of the board and chair of the Paddlefest Committee, Bonaparte, Bill Schickling, president of the board, secretary of the board Lisa Gray and Bonaparte's 2 children, Eva and William. The package included an Igloo cooler and beverages provided by Eagle Beverage, goodies from the Museum's gift shop and a 2 hour sunset cruise provided by the Museum.
This event raises funds to support the mission and vision of the H. Lee White Maritime Museum. This was the 11th year, that the museum hosted the paddle event.
The Museum is open daily from 10-5pm. And offerwes Lighthouse boat tours Thursdays through Saturdays. For more information visit www.hlwmm.org or call 315.342.0480.
