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.

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.

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

Colonel Louis at Oriskany and Valley Forge
This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “ Colonel Louis at Oriskany and Valley Forge” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.

Louis Cook: A “Colonel” of Truth?
This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “Louis Cook: A "Colonel" of Truth?” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.

Louis Cook: A French and Indian Warrior
This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “ Louis Cook: A French and Indian Warrior” by Darren Bonaparte.

Was Akwesasne’s “Burnt Church” a Sacrifice to Peace?
This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “Was Akwesasne’s “Burnt Church: a Sacrifice to Peace?” by Darren Bonaparte.

From the LFHS Cooney Archives: Italian immigrants find their way to Little Falls
This Day In History …” On November 1, 1891, forty-eight Italians arrived in Little Falls from Buffalo, NY to work on the Little Falls – Dolgeville Railroad.

The Treaty of Kahnawake of 1760
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This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “ “The Treaty of Kahnawake of 1760” at the Treaty of Kahnawake” by Darren Bonaparte.