This day in history: November 30
Today is the last day of Native American Heritage Month. Today, we express deep gratitude and respect for the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community and the Oneida Nation of the Mohawk Valley.
This day in history: November 29
On November 29, 1832, author and suffragist, Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania.
The Pet Lamb (1873), Eastman Johnson (1824-1906). Oil on canvas. Collection of Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, New York. Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust N0016.2023. Photograph by Richard Walker.Fenimore Art Museum Announces Acquisition of Eight Major Artworks for Its American Art Collection
The Fenimore Art Museum has acquired eight major works of art generously funded by the Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust.
This day in history: November 28
On November 28, 1843, at the Court of London, the British and French governments formally recognized Hawaiian independence.
Colonel Louis at Oriskany and Valley Forge
This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “ Colonel Louis at Oriskany and Valley Forge” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address
This expression of gratitude is recited by the Haudenosaunee at community gatherings throughout the year.
This day in history: November 22
On Friday, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot as he rode in a motorcade through the streets of Dallas, Texas; he died shortly thereafter.
Louis Cook: A “Colonel” of Truth?
This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “Louis Cook: A “Colonel” of Truth?” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
This day in history: November 16
On this day, November 16, 1974, the Arecibo message is broadcast an interstellar radio message from the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.
![Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union Between the States… Williamsburg [Va.]: Printed by Alexander Purdie, 1777. Printed Ephemera: Three Centuries of Broadsides and Other Printed Ephemera. Rare Book and Special Collections Division.](https://mohawkvalleymuseums.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/articlesofconfederation-180x180.jpg)
This day in history: November 15
On November 15, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation.