View of bare trees in an unidentified city in winter. NYS Digital Archives.This day in history: December 4
On December 5, 1888, the Utica Daily Press reported on the Central Counties and Little Falls News from December 4th.
This day in history: December 1
On this day, December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for disobeying an Alabama law requiring black passengers to relinquish seats to white passengers when the bus was full.
This day in history: November 30
Today is the last day of Native American Heritage Month. Today, we express deep gratitude and respect for the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community and the Oneida Nation of the Mohawk Valley.
This day in history: November 29
On November 29, 1832, author and suffragist, Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania.
This day in history: November 28
On November 28, 1843, at the Court of London, the British and French governments formally recognized Hawaiian independence.
Sojourner TruthNovember 26 is ‘Sojourner Truth Day’ in New York
On November 26, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S1480-A/A6583-A to establish November 26th as Sojourner Truth Day in the State of New York, named in honor of the legendary abolitionist and women’s rights advocate who was born in Ulster County.
Everett Warner, Falling Snow, New York, 1922, oil on canvas, 32 1⁄8 x 40 1⁄8 in. (81.5 x 102.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Henry Ward Ranger through the National Academy of Design, 1978.63This day in Mohawk Valley History: November 24
On November 24, 1924 The Utica Observer-Dispatch includes editorial, “Writer Says Paintings at Library Interest in Subject and Technique.
This day in history: November 22
On Friday, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot as he rode in a motorcade through the streets of Dallas, Texas; he died shortly thereafter.
This day in Mohawk Valley History: November 21, 1929
The Cobleskill Index from November 21, 1929 headline reads “Vicinity is Disturbed Again By Earthquake Monday Afternoon.”
This day in history: November 20 in Utica, NY
On November 20, 1896, The Utica Observer’s page three column includes advice on home decor.