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This day in history: January 15
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., twentieth-century America’s most compelling and effective civil rights leader, was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia.
This day in Mohawk Valley history: January 14
Local Record, Locals In Brief, column from the January 14, 1897, Fulton County Republican, Johnstown, Fulton County, New York.
This day in Mohawk Valley history: January 13
Built at a cost of over $100,000, the fully equipped building is dedicated for the benefit of men and women of Little Falls irrespective of creed.
Herkimer County Historical Society Announces New Cookbook
The Herkimer County Historical Society is excited to unveil its latest publication, “Home Town Recipes: From Our Table to Yours,” a heartfelt collection of cherished recipes.
Opening art exhibition featuring Syracuse based artist Penny Santy
Penny Santy Interconnected Opening Reception on January 10 from 5 PM to 7 PM at 167 Genesee Street, Lower Level of the Westwood.
This day in Mohawk Valley history: January 9
This day in Mohawk Valley History from Days of Old recalled by Items Clipped from The Star Files, The Oneonta Star, January 9. 1924.
Local Artist Frank Wilcox Featured at The Renaissance Pub Gallery
Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts proudly presents a solo exhibition of works by artist Frank Wilcox at The Renaissance Pub gallery space.
Museum Monday Programs at Schoharie Crossing
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to host the 2025 series of “Museum Mondays” over the winter to give insights into objects in our Pathway to Empire exhibit.
The Code of Handsome Lake
This week’s The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with “In the Shadow of Serpents: The Code of Handsome Lake”
This day in Mohawk Valley history: December 31
Dutch explorer Harmen Meyndertsz van den Bogaert left Fort Orange (Albany), and passed around the little falls, possibly south of Fall Hill, while visiting Iroquois villages on his way to Oneida Lake. Most likely, he was the first white person to have visited this area.