This day in history: November 2
In a letter to Henry Knox, George Washington pens Farewell Orders to the Continental Army on this day in 1783.
This day in history: November 1
On November 1, we begin National Native American Heritage Month with a PBS Newshour video to learn about The Akwesasne Freedom School.
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.
Mohawk Valley history: Utica Public Library, 1900
This day in Mohawk Valley history from The Utica Observer, March 2, 1900, Utica, Oneida County, NY. Inspected Several Libraries.
This day in Mohawk Valley history: February 14
Two area men wounded in action while fighting in Vietnam, Freeman’s Journal, February 14, 1968, Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York.
This day in history: November 18
On this day in history, November 18, 1945, Wilma Pearl Mankiller was born and is honored as the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She was a remarkable leader that worked tirelessly for Native American rights.