1914: A Christmas Truce
Join the Herkimer County Historical Society as Joe Schmidt presents 1914: A World War Stopped for Christmas.
Governor Hochul Directs Flags to be flown at Half-staff to Honor Fallen Technical Sergeant Christopher P. Rock
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced flags on State buildings will be flown at half-staff on December 12, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of fallen Technical Sergeant Christopher P. Rock.
The Missions of Atiatonharongwen (Part 2)
This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with part two of“ The Missions of Atiatonharongwen” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
The front door to the Suiter Mansion. Photo by Mohawk Valley Today.Herkimer County Historical Society December Events
The Herkimer County Historical Society welcomes residents, visitors and historians to the Suiter Mansion for two December events.
Circa 1950s -Photo by Howard Ohlhous1822 AQUEDUCT | A BRIDGE FOR BOATS
On December 1, 1853, John Burnham was attempted to cross the aqueduct on the side without rails, slipped on the ice, and fell 20 or 25 feet to his death upon the rocks below.
Christmas in Little Falls Rocks the Holidays!
Plan a visit to the Little Falls Historical Society Museum on your list of fun activities during Christmas in Little Falls from December 8-10.
The Missions of Atiatonharongwen
This week’s Wampum Chronicles continues with, “ The Missions of Atiatonharongwen” by historian and author, Darren Bonaparte.
Mysteries of the Bowie Knife by Ann Schuyler
I sat by the window on the night of September 29th watching the last of four Super Full Moons when random memories ran through my mind.
The Pet Lamb (1873), Eastman Johnson (1824-1906). Oil on canvas. Collection of Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, New York. Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust N0016.2023. Photograph by Richard Walker.Fenimore Art Museum Announces Acquisition of Eight Major Artworks for Its American Art Collection
The Fenimore Art Museum has acquired eight major works of art generously funded by the Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw Charitable Trust.
Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address
This expression of gratitude is recited by the Haudenosaunee at community gatherings throughout the year.