The Last Friday in April is National Historic Marker Day

This is a service-oriented event intended to bring people together to help maintain their historic markers, celebrate local history, and beautify their communities.

Explore Historic Stained Glass Windows at Holy Family Parish with New Self-guided Tour App

Holy Family Parish invites the community to experience and celebrate the beauty of its historic and priceless stained glass windows during a special event at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16.

Herkimer County Community College to Host Revolutionary War Symposium and “Liberty” Art Show

Herkimer County Community College (HCCC) will host a special Symposium on the Revolutionary War and a “Liberty” Art Show and Reception.

Otsego Herald or Western Advertiser, April 20, 1797, Cooperstown

Mohawk Valley History: Excerpts from the Otsego Herald or Western Advertiser, April 20, 1797, from Cooperstown, New York.

On April 18, 1876, Dudley Burwell died at his home in what is now Moreland Park.

Prominent Little Falls attorney and one-time member of the state legislature, died at his home in what is now Moreland Park.

1906 San Francisco Earthquake reported in Johnstown, April 18, 1906

The Johnstown Daily Republican reports on the San Francisco, Cal., April 18, 1906, earthquake that has dealt the city a staggering blow.

Historic Marker Weekend

Join Oneida County History Center for the annual National Historic Marker Weekend on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Many Tales to Tell: A Musical Journey Through Irish Influence in the Civil War

The community is invited to a foot-tapping journey through history on Saturday, May 9, at 2:00 p.m. at Oneida County History Center.

This day in Mohawk Valley History: April 12

“THE FRANCHISE WAS RATIFIED. STREET CAR COMPANY AT LITTLE FALLS.” Headline from April 12, 1902, The Utica Observer.