This day in Mohawk Valley History: April 12
“THE FRANCHISE WAS RATIFIED. STREET CAR COMPANY AT LITTLE FALLS.” Headline from April 12, 1902, The Utica Observer.
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Sugaring Off at Herkimer Home this Saturday
in Press releases/by MVMReturn To Sugar Bush, Sugaring Off” at Herkimer Home State Historic Site from 10:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday April 12th, 2025.
Fenimore Art Museum Presents a Virtual Lecture on Susan Fenimore Cooper’sComing of Age in Europe
in Press releases/by MVMJoin noted scholar Rochelle L. Johnson for a lecture exploringSusan Fenimore Cooper’s coming of age in Europe and how it kindled her environmental understanding of New World landscapes.
See Performances of Local Writing at Fenimore Art Museum
in Press releases/by MVMWriters and actors take the stage offering a variety of poetry, prose, short fiction, and more on April 26.
Little Falls Historical Society Museum: This Day in History on April 6, 1903
in Writing Series/by MVMLouis Ransom, a native of Little Falls, invented the steam street car in 1877, which was the precursor to the electric trolley.
Mayfield Historical Society Announces 2025 Events
in Press releases/by MVMThe Mayfield Historical Society, home of The Rice Homestead at 328 Riceville Road, in Mayfield, NY, has announced its 2025 events.
This day in Mohawk Valley history: April 5
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMChorus from 5 Schools Takes Part In Area Music Festival, The Morris Chronicle, April 5, 1962 Morris, Otsego County, New York.
Heritage Tourism in the Mohawk Valley
in Writing Series/by MVMHere at Mohawk Valley Museums, we often get inquiries about heritage tourism, local communities, museums, and landmarks.
The Little Falls Post Office
in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVMJohn Porteous was appointed postmaster at the little falls, and the post office was located in his store. The early mail was delivered once a week punctually by Adam Feeter.”
March 30, 1797, Cooney Archives
2025 Food For Thought Lunch and Lecture Series at the Fenimore Art Museum
in Press releases/by MVMThis program provide an excellent opportunity to explore the season’s new exhibitions and share a delicious lunch with like-minded people.