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.
Members of National CORE organizations protest at the New York State World’s Fair, 1964New York State Capitol Black History Month Exhibit
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the opening of the 2024 Black History Month exhibit in the New York State Capitol.
Circa 1950s -Photo by Howard Ohlhous1822 AQUEDUCT | A BRIDGE FOR BOATS
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.
Native American Heritage Month: The Oneida Indian Nation
In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, we would like to share videos from the Oneida Indian Nation each week.