Tag Archive for: Herkimer County Writing Series

Mohawk Valley Gives Week Kicked off at The Community Giving and Mural Party

The 4th annual Mohawk Valley Gives kicked off on Monday with The Community Giving and Mural Party organized by The Art Thing Collaborative.

CONSTITUTION DAY – SEPT. 17

September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.

September Events at Herkimer County Historical Society

The Herkimer County Historical Society is excited to announce a full calendar of engaging programs this September!

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.

Bob Schmid to speak on the History of the Salisbury Iron Ore Mine at WCA

This event on the history of the Salisbury Iron Ore Mine on August 26 at 6 PM is free and open to the public.

Commemoration Ceremonies at Herkimer Home State Historic Site

This year’s program will be held at 1pm on August 17th at the Herkimer Home Cemetery and will feature a wreath laying program and more.

BURIAL GROUND SIGN PLACEMENT COMPLETES LONG PROJECT

The combined efforts of the City of Little Falls and the Little Falls Historical Society over a ten-year period culminated in a Thursday August 7th well-attended sign dedication ceremony.

VICTOR ADAMS, A MAN OF PAPER, AND THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE NORTH WOODS

The life story of Victor Adams, a third-generation papermaker, is presented in three sections throughout this narrative, with each encompassing a distinct aspect of Adams’ life.