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.
This day in Mohawk Valley history from Poland in The Utica Observer, June 28, 1902, Utica, Oneida County, New York.
Father’s Day is a special day recognizing dads and those that have served as father figures to many of us while growing up.
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the opening of the 2024 Black History Month exhibit in the New York State Capitol.
On December 1, 1853, John Burnham was attempted to cross the aqueduct on the side without rails, slipped on the ice, and fell 20 or 25 feet to his death upon the rocks below.
In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, we would like to share videos from the Oneida Indian Nation each week.
Members of National CORE organizations protest at the New York State World’s Fair, 1964
Circa 1950s -Photo by Howard Ohlhous