Tag Archive for: Oneida County Writing Series

20th Annual History Center Telethon Raises $47,000

The 20th annual Oneida County History Center Telethon presented by Bank of Utica raised $46,972 to preserve and share the rich history of Oneida County.

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.

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.

Heritage Tourism in the Mohawk Valley

Here at Mohawk Valley Museums, we often get inquiries about heritage tourism, local communities, museums, and landmarks.

Mohawk Valley history: March 20

This day in Mohawk Valley history: The Utica Observer on March 20, 1897, Utica, NY. The Big Ditch Flooded.

Mohawk Valley history: March 14

This day in Mohawk Valley history: The Observer on March 14, 1913, Utica, NY. Women Prepare Bill for the right to vote.

Mohawk Valley history: Utica Public Library, 1900

This day in Mohawk Valley history from The Utica Observer, March 2, 1900, Utica, Oneida County, NY. Inspected Several Libraries.

Mohawk Valley history: February 20, 1903, Rome, NY

This day in Mohawk Valley history from The Utica Observer, February 20, 1903, Utica, Oneida County, NY. Reached Home The Next Day

Mohawk Valley history: February 16, 1889, Utica, NY

This day in Mohawk Valley history from The Utica Observer, February 16, 1889, Utica, Oneida County, NY. The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument.