First train passes over the railroad to Dolgeville
On December 14, 1892, the first train passed over the railroad to Dolgeville, and there were many excursions to High Falls Park the following summer.
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This day in history: December 5
On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment (Amendment XXI) to the United States Constitution is ratified repealing the 18th Amendment.
Remembering the Old Manheim Neighborhood
Much of today’s third ward of the City of Little Falls was once widely referred to as “the Manheim neighborhood.”
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.
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.
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.
Two Events Highlight Dedication of Little Falls Historic Entry
The Little Falls Historic Entry has become a physical reality. Two recent events served to highlight this community milestone.