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: The Healing Powers of the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son by Darren Bonaparte

The Healing Powers of the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

The Wampum Chronicles: “The Healing Powers of the Seventh Son of a Seventh Son“ by cultural historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.

Mohawk Valley history: February 9, 1900, Utica, NY

This day in Mohawk Valley history from The Utica Observer, February 9, 1900, Utica, Oneida County, New York.
Members of National CORE organizations protest at the New York State World’s Fair, 1964Members of National CORE organizations protest at the New York State World’s Fair, 1964

New York State Capitol Black History Month Exhibit

Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the opening of the 2024 Black History Month exhibit in the New York State Capitol.
Little Falls Historical Society MuseumLittle Falls Historical Society Museum. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today

Heritage Tourism in the Mohawk Valley

Here at Mohawk Valley Museums, we often get inquiries about heritage tourism, local communities, museums, and landmarks.
The Wampum Chronicles: Mohawks Know the Dark Side of Bridges

Mohawks Know the Dark Side of Bridges

The Wampum Chronicles: Mohawks Know the Dark Side of Bridges by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.

This day in Mohawk Valley history: February 2

This day in Mohawk Valley history from The Gloversville Daily Leader, February 2, 1900, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York.

Mohawk Valley history: February 1, 1888, Herkimer, NY

This day in Mohawk Valley history from The Herkimer Democrat, February 1, 1888, Herkimer, Herkimer County, New York
Lundstrom corner bookcase on museum displayLundstrom corner bookcase on museum display

Lundstrom Bookcase’s Long Journey Home

Lundstrom sectional barrister bookcases are often found in local law offices and private homes,holding sets of law books and personal libraries.

This day in Mohawk Valley History

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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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