Mohawk Valley History

Writing Series

Read articles written by historians from throughout the Mohawk Valley region. Contact us if you have a story idea or local historian that you would like to see published in our writing series.

Source: Seven Generations, by David Blanchard, published by the Kahnawake Survival School

Akwesasne’s “Neutrality”

Darren Bonaparte’s The Wampum Chronicles continues with Mohawk vs. Mohawk: The Battle of Lake George, “From the Land of Flint to the Land Where the Partridge Drums.”
Local Happenings About Johnstown and Vicinity

This day in Mohawk Valley History: September 26, 1899

The September 26, 1899 Johnstown Daily Republican reports on a Street Fair where Fort Plain Merchants Emulate a Western Custom.
I Love You Mom

Remembering September 11, 2001

The September 11 attacks, commonly known as 9/11, were four coordinated Islamist suicide terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
Herkimer County Historical Society

Herkimer County Historical Society Exciting Upcoming Events

The Herkimer County Historical Society is thrilled to announce a series of engaging events designed to bring history, art, and genealogy to life.
The Gloversville Daily Leader, September 6, 1901

This day in Mohawk Valley History: September 6, 1901

The September 6, 1901 Gloversville Daily Leader reports on the Local Record.
Strikers on parade shortly after the initial walkout October 9, 1912 – January 6, 1913

Labor Day in the Mohawk Valley

The first Monday in September is often associated with the end of summer and  barbecues, but the history of Labor Day has its roots in the labor movement.

In memory of Ann Schuyler (1931-2021)

Ann authored four articles for the Historical Society writing series, each reflecting upon life experiences, memories, and family lore.

Mohawk vs. Mohawk: The Battle of Lake George

Darren Bonaparte’s The Wampum Chronicles continues with Mohawk vs. Mohawk: The Battle of Lake George, “From the Land of Flint to the Land Where the Partridge Drums.”

This day in Mohawk Valley History

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Discover the history of the Mohawk Valley

The Mohawk Valley is located along the Mohawk River in the ancestral lands of the Kanienʼkehá:ka’ (Mohawk) and Oneida. We offer our deepest respect to Hodinöhsö:ni’ ancestors.

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