This Day in History: John A. Roebling was born on June 12, 1806
On June 12, 1806, John A. Roebling, civil engineer and builder of bridges, was born. His last achievement was the Brooklyn Bridge.
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June 19th Little Falls Historic Entry Dedication Ceremony
in Press releases/by MVMOn June 19th at 10:00 AM the LITTLE FALLS HISTORIC ENTRY will be formally dedicated at a ceremony on E. Main St. at the bottom of Ward Square.
42nd Annual Strawberry Festival and 2nd Annual Treasures in the Trunk Sale
in Press releases/by MVMThe Mayfield Historical Society will be kicking off the summer season with a New York Path Thru History event – its 42nd Annual Strawberry Festival and 2nd Annual Treasures in the Trunk sale on Saturday, June 14th, from 12 to 4 pm at The Rice Homestead
Mohawk Valley History: June 10
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMOn June 10, 1902, The Utica Observer reports on mud in the canal, along with reports from other locales in the Mohawk Valley.
General Lafayette Returns to the Mohawk Valley
in Press releases/by MVMOneida and Herkimer Counties historic sites will host General Lafayette, portrayed by interpreter, Michael Halbert
Raid Along the Mohawk Living History Event
in Press releases/by MVMHerkimer Home State Historic Site will continue the 2025 season on June 7th and 8th with a “Raid Along the Mohawk” living history event.
This Day in History: June 6, 1944
in This Day in History/by MVMIn the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, Americans received word that three years of concerted war efforts had finally culminated in D-day
Lockout of the 20,000
in Press releases/by MVMRelive the story of the struggle of the brave mill workers to survive, resist the 3-month lockout by their employers and support each other and their union.
May 24TH Patriots Day Event Successful Despite Rain
in Press releases/by MVMHerkimer Home State Historic Site and the Little Falls Historical Society co-hosted a very successful Patriots Day event on Saturday May 24 as part of Herkimer Home’s 2025 season-opening, afternoon-long Living History event.
Memorial Day
in This Day in History/by MVMThe first national celebration of the holiday took place May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery, where both Confederate and Union soldiers were buried.