On this day in history, November 18, 1945, Wilma Pearl Mankiller was born and is honored as the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She was a remarkable leader that worked tirelessly for Native American rights.
The electric trolley started in Little Falls in 1903 with great fanfare, a convenient and, for awhile at least, popular way to travel between Little Falls and points west and south.
Automobiles were still a relative novelty in Little Falls in 1909 when the Smith brothers, proprietors of the Richmond Hotel (later called Hotel Snyder) concocted the idea of a “Sociability” automobile run from the city to Cooperstown and back.
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will join other local organizations for an Erie Canal mini-symposium on November 9, 2024, at the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie, New York.
This week, in The Wampum Chronicles, Darren Bonaparte continues with The Oswegatchie Migration, The Seven Nations of Canada, and Fire Destroys the Church.
Nostalgia becomes a personal emotional experience. In times of stress, nostalgia can provide a retreat, a respite, a way to feel less alone.
After more than 80 years, one of the nation’s first open-air living history museums has unveiled a new name and new visual identity.
During the most haunting time of the year, dare to experience Things That Go Bump in the Night Ghost Tours at The Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown on Friday and Saturday evenings
Mayfield Historian, Eric Close, will present “Communities of Mayfield” on Monday, November 4th, at 6:30 p.m. at Mayfield Presbyterian Church
The following photo essay deals with the event that had the greatest influence on the growth of Fort Plain.
First Trolley at Little Falls #24
Earl Roberts - First Car Manufactured At Little Falls