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.

Photo courtesy of the Russian History MuseumPhoto courtesy of the Russian History Museum

The Russian History Museum in Jordanville, NY

Despite what the name may indicate, this site is a hidden gem encompassing not just Russia, but decades worth of immigrant culture and diaspora in the Mohawk Valley

Eleazer Williams: The Lost Mohawk

This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with “Eleazer Williams: The Lost Mohawk” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
The Missions of Atiatonharongwen By Darren Bonaparte

The Missions of Atiatonharongwen (Part 2)

This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with part two of“ The Missions of Atiatonharongwen” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
Circa 1950s -Photo by Howard OhlhousCirca 1950s -Photo by Howard Ohlhous

1822 AQUEDUCT | A BRIDGE FOR BOATS

On December 1, 1853, John Burnham was attempted to cross the aqueduct on the side without rails, slipped on the ice, and fell 20 or 25 feet to his death upon the rocks below.
The Missions of Atiatonharongwen By Darren Bonaparte

The Missions of Atiatonharongwen

This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “ The Missions of Atiatonharongwen” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.

Mysteries of the Bowie Knife by Ann Schuyler

I sat by the window on the night of September 29th watching the last of four Super Full Moons when random memories ran through my mind.
The Pet Lamb (1873), Eastman Johnson (1824-1906). Oil on canvas. Collection of Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, New York. Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust N0016.2023. Photograph by Richard Walker.The Pet Lamb (1873), Eastman Johnson (1824-1906). Oil on canvas. Collection of Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, New York. Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust N0016.2023. Photograph by Richard Walker.

Fenimore Art Museum Announces Acquisition of Eight Major Artworks for Its American Art Collection

The Fenimore Art Museum has acquired eight major works of art generously funded by the Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust.
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Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address

This expression of gratitude is recited by the Haudenosaunee at community gatherings throughout the year.

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