Tag Archive for: Oneida County Writing Series

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.

A Local, Contemporary Look at the American Revolution

April 19, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.

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: Utica Public Library, 1900

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

CONNECTIONS A Photography Exhibition by Alice Batson Laurenson

Exhibition of forty photographs by Alice Batson Laurenson, is on display in the Gallery of Utica Public Library, from September 3 – 27, 2024.

Mayfield Historical Society Ice Cream Social

The Mayfield Historical Society‘s Annual Ice Cream Social is on Thursday, July 18, 6-8 pm at The Rice Homestead, 328 Riceville Rd, Mayfield.