Mohawk Valley History Writing Series

Imagine That…We the People of the United States of America

We are a country formed by imagined truths turned into powerful words that united us in a Revolution

This day in Mohawk Valley history from Poland in The Utica Observer, June 28, 1902, Utica, Oneida County, New York.

As our nation celebrates the semi-quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, we must also reflect upon this seminal document’s true meaning.

Herkimer Home is happy to invite you to a special event marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

Each week, we’ll focus on a different theme and use our exhibits and collections to explore these themes in local history.

Join the Fulton County Historical Society on Saturday, June 27th at 10am for a walking tour of Historic Kingsboro in Gloversville.

Visions of Utica: The City in Oils by Paul Parker, 1952-1968, a new exhibit at Oneida County History Center, opens Thursday, June 25, 2026.

The Mayfield Historical Society will hold its Annual Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 16, from 6 to 8 pm at The Rice Homestead.

In this week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with Colonel Louis Cook and his role in the American Revolutionary War.

Father’s Day is a special day recognizing dads and those that have served as father figures to many of us while growing up.