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.
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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.”
Mohawk Valley History: March 26
This day in Mohawk Valley history: The Utica Observer on March 28, 1913, Whitesbory, NY. High Water Does Damage
New York State Archives. New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor. Barge Canal construction photographs. 11833-97. Contract 42A, p. 23, negative 2897.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.
Behind the Scenes of the Revolution in the Mohawk Valley: Tryon County’s Committee of SafetyBehind the Scenes of the Revolution in the Mohawk Valley: Tryon County’s Committee of Safety
Join independent historian, Terry McMaster, as he shares the story of how local leaders in the Mohawk Valley didn’t just protest—they organized–against the British crown.
Oneida County History Center Upcoming Events and Programs
Spring is just around the corner, and Oneida County History Center is blooming with new programs!