Mohawk Valley history, arts and special events are happening at museums. Whether you’re visiting or call the valley home, explore the history, museums and historical societies throughout Upstate New York.
The Mohawk Valley is located in Upstate New York along the Mohawk River in the ancestral lands of the Kanienʼkehá:ka’ (Mohawk) and Oneida. We offer our deepest respect to Hodinöhsö:ni’ ancestors.
The first national celebration of the holiday took place May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery, where both Confederate and Union soldiers were buried.
Horydczak, Theodor, Approximately, photographer. Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery Amphitheater from mast of Maine. ca. 1920-ca. 1950. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, 
Fenimore Farm and Country Village With Scarecrow. Image from Fenimore Farm and Country Village Facebook.
The Beatles. Abbey Road, London © 1969 Paul McCartney under exclusive licence to MPL Archive LLP. Photographer: Linda McCartney