42nd Annual Strawberry Festival & Treasures in the Trunk

The Mayfield Historical Society will be kicking off the summer season with its 42nd Annual Strawberry Festival and “Treasures in the Trunk” sale on Saturday, June 14th, from 12 to 4 pm at The Rice Homestead.

Genealogy and Family Meet Up with Jennifer Trumble

This is an informal gathering for those working on genealogy and family history research where people can share ideas, resources and get questions answered.

On MAY 9, 1892 in the “The Jewelers Weekly”

On MAY 9, 1892, “The Jewelers Weekly” mentioned J. H. H. Vosburgh’s remarkable collection of quartz crystals.

Ilion Little Theatre: Getting Sara Married Opens June 20th

The Ilion Little Theatre offers a night of fun, laughs and lighthearted entertainment! Tickets available online for multiple dates in June.

The Battle of Chippawa

The Wampum Chronicles by Darren Bonaparte continues with “In the Shadow of Serpents: The Battle of Chippawa.”

From the Cooney Archives: On May 2, 1897, The Knights of Columbus Council was organized in Little Falls

On May 2, 1897, a council of the Knights of Columbus was organized in the old Gymnasium Hall in the McCauley Building in Little Falls.

May 2, 1906: Another Big Plant

The General Electric Company announced yesterday the awarding of contracts for the erection of another mammoth shop in Schenectady.

Learn More About This Local Historical Society and Museum

This local historical society understands how we’ve each lent a hand in carrying forth the enduring truths of humanity.

May 1, 1902: Straightening the Mohawk River

Interesting Account Written by One Who Worked Upon the Job at the Age of 16–No Steam Shovels in Those Days.

George Washington’s First Inaugural Address

On April 30, 1789, George Washington delivered his first inaugural address to a joint session of Congress, assembled in Federal Hall in the nation’s new capital, New York City.