This day in history: November 2
In a letter to Henry Knox, George Washington pens Farewell Orders to the Continental Army on this day in 1783.
This day in history: November 1
On November 1, we begin National Native American Heritage Month with a PBS Newshour video to learn about The Akwesasne Freedom School.
This day in Mohawk Valley History: October 19, 1876
The October 19, 1876, Fulton County Republican, Johnstown, New York, reports on how long mail is taking to travel in the Mohawk Valley.
This day in history: October 17 in Utica, NY
On October 17, 1907, the Utica Daily Press reported on a Oneida Nation delegation’s appeal to New York Governor Hughes.
The King Without a Crown
The Wampum Chronicles, “Land Where The Partridge Drums” by Darren Bonaparte continues with “The King Without a Crown.”
DeWitt Clinton Train and Engine No. 999, Albany (July 1911) Source: New York State Archives, New York (State). Department of Education. Division of Visual Instruction. Instructional lantern slides, ca. 1856-1939. Series A3045-78, Test Slides, No. 13858.This day in Mohawk Valley History: October 13, 1900
The October 13, 1900 Gloversville Daily Leader reports on the Local Record. The Big Locomotive: Engine 999.
Snakes for Allies
The Wampum Chronicles by Darren Bonaparte continues, “In the Shadow of Serpents” with “The Mohawks and the Patriote Rebellion”
Preserving You
When preserving your family’s history, a professional archivist can help you consider what factors to consider and questions to ask.
The Mohawks and the Patriote Rebellion
The Wampum Chronicles by Darren Bonaparte continues, “In the Shadow of Serpents” with “The Mohawks and the Patriote Rebellion”
Author’s Talk with Marilyn Higgins “Dreams of Freedom” at the Old Forge Library
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5 pm, the Old Forge Library will host author Marilyn Higgins for a special presentation and discussion of her debut novel, Dreams of Freedom.