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.
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.
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.
Community Days Return to Hartwick’s Yager Museum
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.
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
The Johnstown Daily Republican reports on Women in Trousers on December 10, 1904.
Featured Mohawk Valley Artist: Maria Vallese
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
Wampum Chronicles, “ A “Jake Ice” for the American Side of Akwesasne,” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
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.