This day in history: October 27
On October 27, 1787, the first of 85 essays was published in New York’s Independent Journal later to become known as the “Federalist Papers.”
Community Halloween Reading Program Returns to Hartwick College’s Yager Museum
The Yager Museum of Art & Culture at Hartwick College will present its annual Halloween storytelling event, “The Horror in the Museum,” from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30.
Finding Enslaved People in Early Montgomery County for NYS History Month program at Schoharie Crossing
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host Dr. Sherri Cash of Utica University to present “Finding Enslaved People in Early Montgomery County, New York, 1784-1810,” as part of the 10th Annual NYS History Month Tuesday Talk series.
Fulton County Historical Society’s Bowling for History Fundraiser
Grab some friends and head on over to Arterial Lanes on Saturday, November 8th from 12-3pm for Bowling for History!
This day in Mohawk Valley History: October 19, 1876
The October 19, 1876, Fulton County Republican, Johnstown, New York, reports on how long mail is taking to travel in the Mohawk Valley.
This day in history: October 17 in Utica, NY
On October 17, 1907, the Utica Daily Press reported on a Oneida Nation delegation’s appeal to New York Governor Hughes.
Upstate Women Legislators of NYS: a History and Legacy at Schoharie Crossing
Program starts at 7 p.m. inside the Enders House, adjacent to the Visitor Center and Museum, 129 Schoharie Street, on Tuesday, October 21st.
Tickets on Sale for Historical Hall of Fame Celebration!
The event will be held at the Irish Cultural Center in Utica and includes an opening reception with music by John Hutson.
The King Without a Crown
The Wampum Chronicles, “Land Where The Partridge Drums” by Darren Bonaparte continues with “The King Without a Crown.”
DeWitt Clinton Train and Engine No. 999, Albany (July 1911) Source: New York State Archives, New York (State). Department of Education. Division of Visual Instruction. Instructional lantern slides, ca. 1856-1939. Series A3045-78, Test Slides, No. 13858.This day in Mohawk Valley History: October 13, 1900
The October 13, 1900 Gloversville Daily Leader reports on the Local Record. The Big Locomotive: Engine 999.