A curious costume, Champery. The women of this district have for a long time worn a dress which combines elegance with the freedom of movement necessary in their calling The scarlet kerchief, with its ends hanging over the shoulders, makes a very striking head-dress. Public domain. Wikipedia.Women in Trousers as reported in Johnstown, December 10, 1904
The Johnstown Daily Republican reports on Women in Trousers on December 10, 1904.
This day in history: December 7
Each year on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
This day in history: December 5
On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment (Amendment XXI) to the United States Constitution is ratified repealing the 18th Amendment.
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.