American Stereoscopic Company. The Start. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, This Day in Mohawk Valley History: June 13
The growing bicycle fad calls attention to the large number of cases of mispronunciation of the word “bicycle.” And what is “bicycle face?”
Historic American Engineering Record, Creator, et al., photographers by Boucher, Jack E, Jet Lowe, and David Sharpe. Brooklyn Bridge, Spanning East River between Park Row, Manhattan and Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York County, NY. trans by Jandoli, Lizmitter Documentation Compiled After. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, This Day in History: John A. Roebling was born on June 12, 1806
On June 12, 1806, John A. Roebling, civil engineer and builder of bridges, was born. His last achievement was the Brooklyn Bridge.
June 19th Little Falls Historic Entry Dedication Ceremony
On June 19th at 10:00 AM the LITTLE FALLS HISTORIC ENTRY will be formally dedicated at a ceremony on E. Main St. at the bottom of Ward Square.
42nd Annual Strawberry Festival and 2nd Annual Treasures in the Trunk Sale
The Mayfield Historical Society will be kicking off the summer season with a New York Path Thru History event – its 42nd Annual Strawberry Festival and 2nd Annual Treasures in the Trunk sale on Saturday, June 14th, from 12 to 4 pm at The Rice Homestead
![Detroit Publishing Co., Publisher. Erie Canal, Utica, N.Y. [Between 1900 and 1915] Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, .](https://mohawkvalleymuseums.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3599-180x180.jpeg)
Detroit Publishing Co., Publisher. Erie Canal, Utica, N.Y. [Between 1900 and 1915] Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, Mohawk Valley History: June 10
On June 10, 1902, The Utica Observer reports on mud in the canal, along with reports from other locales in the Mohawk Valley.
General Lafayette Returns to the Mohawk Valley
Oneida and Herkimer Counties historic sites will host General Lafayette, portrayed by interpreter, Michael Halbert
Raid Along the Mohawk Living History Event
Herkimer Home State Historic Site will continue the 2025 season on June 7th and 8th with a “Raid Along the Mohawk” living history event.
![[Bird's-eye view of landing craft, barrage balloons, and allied troops landing in Normandy, France on D-Day] / U.S. Maritime Commission photo.](https://mohawkvalleymuseums.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_4496-180x180.jpeg)
This Day in History: June 6, 1944
In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, Americans received word that three years of concerted war efforts had finally culminated in D-day
Bailey's Mill, courtesy of the Little Falls Historical SocietyLockout of the 20,000
Relive the story of the struggle of the brave mill workers to survive, resist the 3-month lockout by their employers and support each other and their union.
Historic New York: Site of the Battle of Oriskany, August 6, 1777. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today.A Local, Contemporary Look at the American Revolution
April 19, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.