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.
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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.
Photo by Sarah RogersCommemoration 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.
Herkimer County Historical Society Hosts Talk on the Redco Food Strike
Historian James Cheney to Explore Labor Unrest, Lessons Learned, and Echoes of the Past
The Victor Knitting Mills, courtesy of the Little Falls Historical Society.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.
Brynn on podiumBrynn Shepardson Added to Museum NYS Championship Athletic Honon Roll
There is a multi-faceted history of Little Falls athletics exhibit at the Little Falls Historical Society’s Old Bank Building Museum. Part of this exhibit honors New York State high school champions from Little Falls.