Tag Archive for: Herkimer County Writing Series

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.

Learn 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 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.

Little Falls Historical Society Museum: This Day in History on April 6, 1903

Louis Ransom, a native of Little Falls, invented the steam street car in 1877, which was the precursor to the electric trolley.

Heritage Tourism in the Mohawk Valley

Here at Mohawk Valley Museums, we often get inquiries about heritage tourism, local communities, museums, and landmarks.