This day in Mohawk Valley History: October 19, 1876
The October 19, 1876, Fulton County Republican, Johnstown, New York, reports on how long mail is taking to travel in the Mohawk Valley.
This day in history: October 17 in Utica, NY
On October 17, 1907, the Utica Daily Press reported on a Oneida Nation delegation’s appeal to New York Governor Hughes.
DeWitt Clinton Train and Engine No. 999, Albany (July 1911) Source: New York State Archives, New York (State). Department of Education. Division of Visual Instruction. Instructional lantern slides, ca. 1856-1939. Series A3045-78, Test Slides, No. 13858.This day in Mohawk Valley History: October 13, 1900
The October 13, 1900 Gloversville Daily Leader reports on the Local Record. The Big Locomotive: Engine 999.
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.