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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.
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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.
Many Tales to Tell: A Musical Journey Through Irish Influence in the Civil War
The community is invited to a foot-tapping journey through history on Saturday, May 9, at 2:00 p.m. at Oneida County History Center.
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.
Tom Guiler, Director of museum affairs at the Oneida Community Mansion House in Oneida, New YorkOneida County History Center to Host Author Talk on Arts and Crafts Utopias
Oneida County History Center hosts Tom Guiler, author of “The Hand-Crafted Utopia: Arts and Crafts Communities in America’s Progressive Era.”