Circa 1911 Italian Immigrant workers of the Little Falls - Dolgeville RailroadFrom the LFHS Cooney Archives: Italian immigrants find their way to Little Falls
This Day In History …” On November 1, 1891, forty-eight Italians arrived in Little Falls from Buffalo, NY to work on the Little Falls – Dolgeville Railroad.
Susan Fenimore Cooper’s Reckoning with Native American Dispossession
Join noted scholar Rochelle L. Johnson for a lecture exploring Susan Fenimore Cooper and her understanding of Native American culture.
Photo courtesy of the Rice Homestead.Christmas Open House at The Rice Homestead
The 32nd Annual Christmas Open House and Pie Sale at The Rice Homestead will be on Saturday, December 2nd, from 12 – 4 p.m.
The Arts Factory of Montgomery County Member's Show. Photo provided by the Arkell Museum.The Arts Factory of Montgomery County Member’s Show
The Museum & Library’s Regional Art Galleries once again host this show of the work of The Arts Factory members.
The Treaty of Kahnawake of 1760
This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “ “The Treaty of Kahnawake of 1760” at the Treaty of Kahnawake” by Darren Bonaparte.
Photo courtesy of the Russian History MuseumRussian History Museum
The Russian History Museum is committed to preserving and sharing the incredible materials in its collection.
An Elephant named Bimbo and a Funeral by Darlene Smith
Most people usually don’t have an elephant attend a family member’s funeral, but then most other families didn’t have a grandfather who loved the circus the way Milo Smith did.
“Burying the Hatchet” at the Treaty of Kahnawake
This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “ “Burying the Hatchet” at the Treaty of Kahnawake” by Darren Bonaparte.
Children’s Storybook Workshop Inspired By Frog and Toad Author Arnold Lobel at Fenimore
Children ages 9-14 are invited to participate in a storytelling and illustration workshop at Fenimore Art Museum.
NYS History Month Lecture Series offered by Schoharie Crossing
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site continues its 8th Annual New York State History Month Lecture Series on Thursday.