Mohawk Valley History Writing Series

This day in history: December 12

in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVM

On December 12, 1894, it was reported that D.H. Burrell of Little Falls has received a patent for making cheese.

Professor Blake Pitcher Publishes New Novel, The Bird Room

Herkimer County Community College Professor Blake Pitcher has released his newest novel, The Bird Room, a story that connects the struggle of rural America with the shadow of the supernatural.

Yager Museum of Art and Culture will host its annual Community Day

Community Days Return to Hartwick’s Yager Museum

in Press releases/by MVM

Hartwick College’s Yager Museum of Art and Culture will host its annual Community Days to mark the end of the fall semester and celebrate the holiday season.

Women in Champéry, Canton of Valais, Switzerland in 1912

A 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

in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVM

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

Featured Mohawk Valley Artist: Maria Vallese

in Press releases/by MVM

Maria Vallese is a Mohawk Valley artist whose work includes the murals at The Players Theater, Utica Coffee, and Stone Soup American Bistro.

A “Jake Ice” for the American Side of Akwesasne

in Writing Series/by MVM

Wampum Chronicles, “ A “Jake Ice” for the American Side of Akwesasne,” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.

This day in history: December 7

in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVM

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.