CONSTITUTION DAY – SEPT. 17
September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.
Remembering September 11, 2001
The September 11 attacks, commonly known as 9/11, were four coordinated Islamist suicide terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
This day in Mohawk Valley History: September 6, 1901
The September 6, 1901 Gloversville Daily Leader reports on the Local Record.
Labor Day in the Mohawk Valley
The first Monday in September is often associated with the end of summer and barbecues, but the history of Labor Day has its roots in the labor movement.
Women’s Trade Unions reported in Johnstown, July 26, 1907
The Johnstown Daily Republican reports on Women’s Trade Unions on July 26, 1907.
This day in history: July 4 1776
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence.
Little Falls Historical Society Museum. Photo by Mohawk Valley TodayNational Historic Marker Day
View the Little Falls Historical Society’s list of historic markers that preserve the city’s history for future generations.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Born Joan Ruth Bader on March 15, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, Ruth Bader Ginsburg served on the Supreme Court of the United States for 27 years.
Bertha Benz around 1870 courtesy of the Bühler, Mannheim - Automuseum Dr. Carl Benz, Ladenburg.International Women’s Day: Bertha Benz
A pioneer during the 1880’s development of the motor car, Bertha Benz saw the great potential of combustion engine vehicles.
Burnetsfield Patent land along the Mohawk RiverMohawk Valley Women’s History Month: Anna Maria Müller (Miller)
Anna Maria Müller (Miller) was born Anna Maria Jacobi in Mainz, German, to parents Anne Barbara and Melchioris in 1687.