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.

The Wampum Chronicles with Cook Associates Thomas Williams & William Gray

Thomas Williams and William Gray

In this week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with Thomas Williams and William Gray two men associated with Colonel Louis Cook.

Colonel Louis Cook

In this week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with Colonel Louis Cook and his role in the American Revolutionary War.
Wampum Chronicles by Darren Bonaparte with Joseph Brant and Akwesasne’s Role in the War

Joseph Brant and Akwesasne’s Role in the War

In this week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with Joseph Brant and Akwesasne's Role in the War.
New York State historic marker nearby Yellow Church Cemetery.

Little Falls Patriots Day Past and Present by Jeffrey Gressler

The Little Falls Historical Society will partner with the Yellow Church Cemetery Association to host a Patriots Day observance at their historic site beginning at 11:00 AM on Saturday May 20. The rain date is Sunday May 21 at the same time. The event is free and open to the public.
Blandina Street trolley, photo provided by the Oneida County History Center

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.
Akwesasne and the American Revolution

Akwesasne and the American Revolution

In this week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with The Akwesasne ano the American Revolution.

The Abenaki Incident, and more

In this week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with The Abenaki Incident, and the Mohawk Title to Akwesasne.

The Little Falls Post Office

John Porteous was appointed postmaster at the little falls, and the post office was located in his store. The early mail was delivered once a week punctually by Adam Feeter.” March 30, 1797, Cooney Archives

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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, past and present.

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