Writing Series Archives - Mohawk Valley Museums

Mohawk Valley history: June 28, 1902, Poland, NY

in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVM

This day in Mohawk Valley history from Poland in The Utica Observer, June 28, 1902, Utica, Oneida County, New York.

COMMITTEE OF FIVE PRESENTING THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TO CONGRESS IN 1776.

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1776 – 2026

in Writing Series/by Little Falls Historical Society

As our nation celebrates the semi-quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, we must also reflect upon this seminal document’s true meaning.

Colonel Louis Cook

in Writing Series/by MVM

In this week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with Colonel Louis Cook and his role in the American Revolutionary War.

Historic American Engineering Record, Creator, et al., photographers by Boucher, Jack E, Jet Lowe, and David Sharpe. Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York County, NY. trans by Jandoli, Lizmitter Documentation Compiled After. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, .

This Day in History: John A. Roebling was born on June 12, 1806

in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVM

On June 12, 1806, John A. Roebling, civil engineer and builder of bridges, was born. His last achievement was the Brooklyn Bridge.

Detroit Publishing Co., Publisher. Erie Canal, Utica, N.Y. [Between 1900 and 1915] Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, .

Mohawk Valley History: June 10

in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVM

On June 10, 1902, The Utica Observer reports on mud in the canal, along with reports from other locales in the Mohawk Valley.

Joseph Brant and Akwesasne’s Role in the War

in Writing Series/by MVM

In this week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with Joseph Brant and Akwesasne’s Role in the War.

OPENING AFTERNOON CROWD taxed tacilities at the new Little Falls Francis S. Skinner Municipal Pool. In foreground is fenced off area for small children, with shallow water. Swimming area for older persons is considerably larger and diving area is at right.

New Swimming Pool a Busy Place on First Day of Use, August 9, 1961

in Writing Series/by MVM

Little Falls Evening Times – Opening of the new swimming pool near the Monroe Street field was a big splash. About 400 swimmers, mostly children, were on hand for the first dip.

A Capacity For Achievement

in Writing Series/by Little Falls Historical Society

The purpose of the Charles P. Colby, Jr. Scholastic Achievement Award is to recognize and inspire students who have overcome significant inherent difficulties to earn high school diplomas.