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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
MVCA Opening Reception: Aidan ElizabethMVCA Opening Reception: Aidan Elizabeth
Home grown and heading places! Little Falls’ very own Aidan Elizabeth is bringing her talent back home to MVCA!
ROCK the LOCK 2026 at Schoharie CrossingROCK the LOCK 2026 at Schoharie Crossing
Three afternoons of music will take place outside the Putman Canal Store at Yankee Hill Lock and feature local as well as regional music acts.
Riders on the Empire State Trail. SOURCE: Oneida County History CenterBikes, and Barges: Utica Ride
This round-trip ride will begin at Lock 20 in Marcy and head east along the canal towpath, making stops to explore historical points of interest.
Herkimer County Historical Society Announces Summer Events
The Herkimer County Historical Society invites the community to take part in a series of engaging upcoming programs.
OPENING AFTERNOON CROWD taxed tacilities at the new Little Falls Francis S. Skinner Municipal Pool. In foreground is fenced off area for small children, with shallow water. Swimming area for older persons is considerably larger and diving area is at right.New Swimming Pool a Busy Place on First Day of Use, August 9, 1961
Little Falls Evening Times – Opening of the new swimming pool near the Monroe Street field was a big splash. About 400 swimmers, mostly children, were on hand for the first dip.
Materials included in the “Colonial Life” Outreach Kit include reproduced historical documents, maps, illustrations and educational resources focused on colonial and Revolutionary-era history in Montgomery County. Visit Montgomery County and County Historian Promote “Colonial Life” Outreach Kit as Part of America 250 Commemoration
The outreach kit provides educational materials focused on colonial life and Revolutionary-era history in Montgomery County.
Fulton County Historical Society “Beyond the Book” Club to meet
Next read is “The Unknown American Revolution: The Unruly Birth of Democracy and the Struggle to Create America” by Gary B. Nash.
Author Talk: Brothers in Spirit with Norm Dann
Join the Oneida County History Center for an author talk with Norm Dann, founder of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum.
Putman Porch Music Returns to Yankee Hill LockPutman Porch Music Returns to Yankee Hill Lock
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce another season of Putman Porch Music at Yankee Hill Lock.