This day in history: November 28
On November 28, 1843, at the Court of London, the British and French governments formally recognized Hawaiian independence.
Photo by Sarah RogersHaudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address
This expression of gratitude is recited by the Haudenosaunee at community gatherings throughout the year.
Sojourner TruthNovember 26 is ‘Sojourner Truth Day’ in New York
On November 26, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S1480-A/A6583-A to establish November 26th as Sojourner Truth Day in the State of New York, named in honor of the legendary abolitionist and women’s rights advocate who was born in Ulster County.
Eleazer Williams: Science Gets to the “Heart” of the Matter
Wampum Chronicles, “The Unquiet Rest of Eleazer Williams: Science Gets to the “Heart” of the Matter,” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
Everett Warner, Falling Snow, New York, 1922, oil on canvas, 32 1⁄8 x 40 1⁄8 in. (81.5 x 102.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Henry Ward Ranger through the National Academy of Design, 1978.63This day in Mohawk Valley History: November 24
On November 24, 1924 The Utica Observer-Dispatch includes editorial, “Writer Says Paintings at Library Interest in Subject and Technique.
This day in history: November 22
On Friday, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot as he rode in a motorcade through the streets of Dallas, Texas; he died shortly thereafter.
This day in Mohawk Valley History: November 21, 1929
The Cobleskill Index from November 21, 1929 headline reads “Vicinity is Disturbed Again By Earthquake Monday Afternoon.”
This day in history: November 20 in Utica, NY
On November 20, 1896, The Utica Observer’s page three column includes advice on home decor.
Carin Kent, The Caring Creator working with The Art Thing CollaborativeFeatured Mohawk Valley Artist: Carin Kent
Carin Kent, aka The Caring Creator, is a chalk artist, muralist, and promotional designer based out of Boonville, New York.
This day in history: November 17
On this day in history, November 17, 1878, Immigration activist, Grace Abbott, is born in Grand Island, Nebraska.