Labor Day in the Mohawk Valley
The first Monday in September is often associated with the end of summer and barbecues, but the history of Labor Day has its roots in the labor movement.
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.
Jumbo entertains Little Falls
On Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1882, Little Falls played host to a 12-foot tall, 6½ ton entertainer, whose reach extended 26 feet from the ground.
A Mohawk Meets the Pope
The Wampum Chronicles by Darren Bonaparte continues, “In the Shadow of Serpents” with “A Mohawk Meets The Pope.”
The Rise of the Chief Warriors
The Wampum Chronicles by Darren Bonaparte continues, “In the Shadow of Serpents” with “The Rise of the Chief Warriors.”
How Does the Decline in Newspapers Effect Us?
Newspapers are more than a citation of daily goings-on – they’re tools for personal recordkeeping and civic responsibility.
This day in history: July 4 1776
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence.
Escape from Slavery and Life in Little Falls
Addison and Lucinda Phillips, a Black family, lived most of their adult lives here beginning in mid-1863, raised their nine children here, and are buried locally.
The Last Years of Cook and Gray
The Wampum Chronicles by Darren Bonaparte, “In the Shadow of Serpents: The Last Years of Cook and Gray • The End of the War of 1812.”
Researching Your Family History
Sometimes, it hits you that you’re not just one person. Other people define you, and you define them. We’re all in a network of history.