This day in Mohawk Valley history: January 9
This day in Mohawk Valley History from Days of Old recalled by Items Clipped from The Star Files, The Oneonta Star, January 9. 1924.
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Featured Mohawk Valley Artist: Angela DeCarlis
in Press releases/by MVMAngela DeCarlis is a Mohawk Valley artist whose public work includes murals in Utica, Old Forge, and Little Falls.
Dual Gallery Openings in Gloversville
in Press releases/by MVMEvening of the arts in Downtown Gloversville features opening exhibitions.
Mohawks Know the Dark Side of Bridges
in Writing Series/by MVMThe Wampum Chronicles: Mohawks Know the Dark Side of Bridges by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
First Day Hike at Schoharie Crossing
in Press releases/by MVMUnplug and Play at 3rd Annual First Day Hike hosted by Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
This day in Mohawk Valley history: December 31
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMDutch explorer Harmen Meyndertsz van den Bogaert left Fort Orange (Albany), and passed around the little falls, possibly south of Fall Hill, while visiting Iroquois villages on his way to Oneida Lake. Most likely, he was the first white person to have visited this area.
This day in Mohawk Valley history: December 28
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMThis day in Mohawk Valley History, December 28, 1917, Sailor Boys Hardly Know How to Thank the Ilion-Mohawk Relief.
Time for a Visit from St. Nicholas
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVM‘Tis December 24, the day before Christmas, and all through the land, families send excited children to bed with a reading of Clement Moore’s classic poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas.”
Washington Resigns His Commission
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMGeorge Washington resigned his commission as commander in chief of the Continental Army on December 23, 1783.
This day in history: December 19 in Herkimer, NY
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMOn December 19, 1888, it was announced another knitting mill would be in the Herkimer Manufacturing Company brick building.