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[Santa with toys in a sleigh, drawn by reindeer…] [between 1880 and 1890]. Part of Marion S Carson Collection. Prints & Photographs DivisionTime for a Visit from St. Nicholas
‘Tis December 24, the day before Christmas, and all through the land, families send excited children to bed with a reading of Clement Moore’s classic poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas.”
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Washington Resigns His Commission
George Washington resigned his commission as commander in chief of the Continental Army on December 23, 1783.
The First Electric Christmas Lights
Thomas Edison, the inventor of the first successful practical light bulb, created the very first strand of electric lights.
This day in history: December 19 in Herkimer, NY
On December 19, 1888, it was announced another knitting mill would be in the Herkimer Manufacturing Company brick building.
This day in Mohawk Valley History: December 18, 1924
The Oneonta Daily Star from December 18, 1924 headline reads “The Spoken Newspaper.”
This day in history: December 16 in Utica, NY
On December 16, 1886, the Utica Daily Observer reported on a rail Belt opening as well as a rail road Holiday Excursion to New York City.
This day in history: December 14
On December 14, 1774, several hundred men overpowered the small British garrison at Castle William & Mary in New Hampshire gaining possession of about 100 barrels of gunpowder from the crown.
First train passes over the railroad to Dolgeville
On December 14, 1892, the first train passed over the railroad to Dolgeville, and there were many excursions to High Falls Park the following summer.
Slums in the Wilderness
This week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with “In the Shadow of Serpents: Slums in the Wilderness”
This day in history: December 12
On December 12, 1894, it was reported that D.H. Burrell of Little Falls has received a patent for making cheese.