Tag Archive for: Herkimer County Writing Series

Little Falls Public Library librarian, Julia Yardley, at the Old Bank Building Museum during the October 5th Cheese Festival

Little Falls Public Library head librarian Julia Yardley pictured on the front portico of the Old Bank Building Museum during the October 5th Cheese Festival.

Home Of The First U.S. Open Air Cheese Market

Jonathan Burrell and his family were influential in making Little Falls the cheese capital of the United States and beyond.

Home Of The First U.S. Open Air Cheese Market

DID YOU KNOW…Xerxes Willard wrote articles on the activities of the cheese industry at Little Falls, for the Utica Morning Herald & Daily Gazette, which were read by cheese producers, buying agents and merchants, eventually leading to Little Falls becoming the hub for the Cheese Market?

Herkimer County Historical Society: October Events

The Herkimer County Historical Society has plenty of fun and informative events this month!

OLD BANK BUILDING MUSEUM SITE OF ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RECORDING

Friday September 27 was a most interesting and history-making day at the Little Falls Historical Society’s Old Bank Building Museum.

LITTLE FALLS HISTORIC ENTRY SIGNAGE NOW IN PLACE

Over five years in the planning and execution stage, the Little Falls Historic Entry is now a physical reality.

In memory of Ann Schuyler (1931-2021)

Ann authored four articles for the Historical Society writing series, each reflecting upon life experiences, memories, and family lore.

1795 Canal Guard Gate signage in place at Little Falls

Little Falls Historical Society and Rotary Little Falls collaborate to replace two deteriorated Western Inland Navigation Lock Canal signs.

Local History Series to feature Aurora Pfaff

On Thursday, August 1, at 5 pm the Town of Webb Historical Association’s popular Local History Series will feature Aurora Wheeler Pfaff.

Herkimer County Historical Society Announces Exciting Line-Up of August Events

The Herkimer County Historical Society is very excited to announce a diverse array of events coming this August.