Historic New York: Site of the Battle of Oriskany, August 6, 1777. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today.A Local, Contemporary Look at the American Revolution
April 19, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.
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Photo by Sarah RogersPatriots Day Event Saturday, May 24 at the Herkimer Home
The Herkimer Home State Historic Site & Little Falls Historical Society will co-host a Patriots Day event at Herkimer Home at 1:00 PM, May 24.
On MAY 9, 1892 in the “The Jewelers Weekly”
On MAY 9, 1892, “The Jewelers Weekly” mentioned J. H. H. Vosburgh’s remarkable collection of quartz crystals.
From the Cooney Archives: On May 2, 1897, The Knights of Columbus Council was organized in Little Falls
On May 2, 1897, a council of the Knights of Columbus was organized in the old Gymnasium Hall in the McCauley Building in Little Falls.
Little Falls Historical Society Museum. Photo by Mohawk Valley TodayLearn More About This Local Historical Society and Museum
This local historical society understands how we’ve each lent a hand in carrying forth the enduring truths of humanity.
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.
National Historic Marker Day
View the Little Falls Historical Society’s list of historic markers that preserve the city’s history for future generations.
Abraham Lincoln, Little Falls and Beyond
2025 marks both the 165th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 election to the presidency and the 160th anniversary of his April 15th, 1865 assassination.
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 set up at mansion. Photo provided by the Herkimer Home State Historic Site.Sugaring Off at Herkimer Home this Saturday
Return To Sugar Bush, Sugaring Off” at Herkimer Home State Historic Site from 10:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday April 12th, 2025.