May 1, 1902: Straightening the Mohawk River
Interesting Account Written by One Who Worked Upon the Job at the Age of 16–No Steam Shovels in Those Days.
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The Last Friday in April is National Historic Marker Day
This is a service-oriented event intended to bring people together to help maintain their historic markers, celebrate local history, and beautify their communities.
Explore Historic Stained Glass Windows at Holy Family Parish with New Self-guided Tour App
Holy Family Parish invites the community to experience and celebrate the beauty of its historic and priceless stained glass windows during a special event at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16.
Historic Marker Weekend
Join Oneida County History Center for the annual National Historic Marker Weekend on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
This day in Mohawk Valley History: April 12
“THE FRANCHISE WAS RATIFIED. STREET CAR COMPANY AT LITTLE FALLS.” Headline from April 12, 1902, The Utica Observer.
Sugaring Off 250 at the Herkimer Home
Herkimer Home invites you to join us for the return of our historic ‘Sugaring Off’ event!
Detroit Publishing Co., Copyright Claimant, and Publisher Detroit Publishing Co. Old Heidelberg. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, April 1: All Fools’ Day
Read about, April, 1, All Fools’ day, in the Mohawk Valley as reported in NYS historic newspapers in Herkimer and Fulton Counties.
The Little Falls Post Office
John Porteous was appointed postmaster at the little falls, and the post office was located in his store. The early mail was delivered once a week punctually by Adam Feeter.”
March 30, 1797, Cooney Archives