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.
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.
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.
A “Jake Ice” for the American Side of Akwesasne
Wampum Chronicles, “ A “Jake Ice” for the American Side of Akwesasne,” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
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.
Remembering the Old Manheim Neighborhood
Much of today’s third ward of the City of Little Falls was once widely referred to as “the Manheim neighborhood.”
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.