Mohawk Valley history: June 28, 1902, Poland, NY
This day in Mohawk Valley history from Poland in The Utica Observer, June 28, 1902, Utica, Oneida County, New York.
Tag Archive for: Oneida County Writing Series
Liberty Street, Paul Parker, 1952Exhibit Opening: Visions of Utica: The City in Oils by Paul Parker, 1952-1968
Visions of Utica: The City in Oils by Paul Parker, 1952-1968, a new exhibit at Oneida County History Center, opens Thursday, June 25, 2026.
American Stereoscopic Company. The Start. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, This Day in Mohawk Valley History: June 13
The growing bicycle fad calls attention to the large number of cases of mispronunciation of the word “bicycle.” And what is “bicycle face?”
![Detroit Publishing Co., Publisher. Erie Canal, Utica, N.Y. [Between 1900 and 1915] Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, .](https://mohawkvalleymuseums.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3599-180x180.jpeg)
Detroit Publishing Co., Publisher. Erie Canal, Utica, N.Y. [Between 1900 and 1915] Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, Mohawk Valley History: June 10
On June 10, 1902, The Utica Observer reports on mud in the canal, along with reports from other locales in the Mohawk Valley.
Riders on the Empire State Trail. SOURCE: Oneida County History CenterBikes, and Barges: Utica Ride
This round-trip ride will begin at Lock 20 in Marcy and head east along the canal towpath, making stops to explore historical points of interest.
Author Talk: Brothers in Spirit with Norm Dann
Join the Oneida County History Center for an author talk with Norm Dann, founder of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum.
Telethon hosts Rebecca McLain, Joe Kelly, and Morgan Mielnicki (left to right), 2025, photo by Mark DiOrio, Momentworks Photography21st Annual History Center Telethon
The 21st Annual History Center Telethon presented by Bank of Utica is on Wednesday, May 20, from 5 – 8 p.m.
Oneida County History Center to Explore “Mulberry Mania”: The Rise and Fall of the Local Silk Industry
Discover a forgotten chapter of local history during “Mulberry Mania,” a special presentation by Alecia Pendasulo on Saturday, May 16, at 2:00 p.m. at Oneida County History Center.
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.
Historic Marker Weekend
Join Oneida County History Center for the annual National Historic Marker Weekend on Saturday, April 25, 2026.