Mayfield Historical Society Plans Annual Fall Harvest Cruise-In
The Mayfield Historical Society will be hosting its Annual Fall Harvest Cruise-In on Saturday, October 3rd, from 12-3 pm at The Rice Homestead.
Oneida County History Center Hosts Genealogy Workshop on 19th-Century Ancestor Travel
Participants will discover research strategies to trace the specific paths and methods their own families used during this pivotal era of migration.
Late 19th century map of Moreland (Park). Photo courtesy of the Little Falls Historical Society.THE HERMIT OF BURWELL HILL POSTHUMOUS
Two known pieces of Frances Ledyard Haun published literature were: “Auld Lang Syne”, a short story with the main character being Dudley Burwell, known as the Hermit of Burwell Hill.
Announcing Historical Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The Historical Hall of Fame was started in 1946 and honors individuals from Oneida County who made an impact on our community and the world.
Not Just for Kids Storytelling Series at Schoharie Crossing – 34 Years
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will hold their 34th Annual Not Just for Kids Storytelling series starting on Sunday, August 30th.
Herkimer Home Militia Encampment
This event is scheduled for August 29th and 30th, and will mark the 250th anniversary of the formation and mustering of the Tryon County Militia in the summer of 1776.
Caving Presentation at Schoharie Crossing 2026
The Friends of Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host Robert Addis to discuss cave exploration and preservation of those dark environments.
Jumbo entertains Little Falls
On Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1882, Little Falls played host to a 12-foot tall, 6½ ton entertainer, whose reach extended 26 feet from the ground.
FIGURE 2.12 The First Schoolhouse. Photograph © Elizabeth Spraker.The First Schoolhouse
Imagine Church Street in the closing years of the eighteenth century, when Little Falls was still a small settlement
2025 Photo Contest winning image by Claire Talbot, Adam’s BasinErie Canalway Photo Contest – Call for Entries
This year’s entries for the Erie Canalway Photo Contest must be submitted or postmarked by August 28, 2026.