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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.

This day in history: December 16 in Utica, NY

On December 16, 1886, the Utica Daily Observer reported on a rail Belt opening as well as a rail road Holiday Excursion to New York City.

This day in history: December 14

On December 14, 1774, several hundred men overpowered the small British garrison at Castle William & Mary in New Hampshire gaining possession of about 100 barrels of gunpowder from the crown.

First train passes over the railroad to Dolgeville

On December 14, 1892, the first train passed over the railroad to Dolgeville, and there were many excursions to High Falls Park the following summer.
The Wampum Chronicles In the Shadow of Serpents Slums in the Wilderness by Darren Bonaparte

Slums in the Wilderness

This week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with “In the Shadow of Serpents: Slums in the Wilderness”

This day in history: December 12

On December 12, 1894, it was reported that D.H. Burrell of Little Falls has received a patent for making cheese.
Women in Champéry, Canton of Valais, Switzerland in 1912A curious costume, Champery. The women of this district have for a long time worn a dress which combines elegance with the freedom of movement necessary in their calling The scarlet kerchief, with its ends hanging over the shoulders, makes a very striking head-dress. Public domain. Wikipedia.

Women in Trousers as reported in Johnstown, December 10, 1904

The Johnstown Daily Republican reports on Women in Trousers on December 10, 1904.

This day in history: December 7

Each year on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

This day in history: December 5

On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment (Amendment XXI) to the United States Constitution is ratified repealing the 18th Amendment.

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