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.

Growing Up on The Southside 1957 – 1970 by Gary T. Staffo
For the past 8 years I have had the privilege of conducting a history and storytelling tour, “Growing Up on The Southside 1957 – 1970.”

Little Falls Pool Halls – Reflections on a Bygone Era
Growing up on the South Side of Little Falls in the decade of the 70s was a wonderfully unique, cultural, and educational experience. Residents looked out for each other, fed each other, helped raise each other’s kids, and basically loved and respected each other.

A Visit to Herkimer Home State Historic Site
We had a great time visiting the Herkimer Home Historic Site during the "Taverns and Tories: It's 1777 Somewhere" event. This historic location is one of our favorite local sites.

Little Falls South Side in the 1970s by David P. Talaba
Growing up on the South Side of Little Falls in the decade of the 70s was a wonderfully unique, cultural, and educational experience. Residents looked out for each other, fed each other, helped raise each other’s kids, and basically loved and respected each other.

The Lighter Side of Vietnam by Schuyler Van Horn
My journey with the US Army started on June 17, 1968, the day after I graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and started looking forward to law school. The day before, leaving my graduation ceremony, my parents and I passed the old library with the Legend “Ye are the Hope of the World” carved on the portal.

Sports City U.S.A. – Little Falls, N.Y. by Ray Lenarcic
As I get on in years, I’m often asked what factors accounted for my becoming the person I am. And surprisingly, given my legendary longwinded nature, the answer is five words. Music. Sports. Church. Little Falls.

Little Falls Historic Audio Tours
In 2020 the Little Falls Historical Society and SUNY Oneonta Cooperstown Graduate Program began a collaborative effort to explore and share the history of Little Falls, NY.

The Old Bank Building Survives and Thrives
The wisdom of historic preservation has not always been a given. The desire by some to preserve old buildings and places is at times pitted against those who would rather “start over” with new construction.