Mohawk Valley History Writing Series

2026 Babcock Lecture Celebrates Edgar Allan Poe

Featuring two internationally renowned authorities on Edgar Allan Poe, one the author of an acclaimed biography of Edgar Allan Poe, and the other a renowned rare-book collector.

“Marcy Field II” linoleum block print by Diane Castle Babcock

Micropolis Cooperative Art Gallery Opening Reception March 12

in Press releases/by MVM

Micropolis Cooperative Art Gallery will hold a “Meet the Artists Reception” on Thursday, March 12, between 4:30 and 7pm. Diane Castle Babcock, printmaker, will be the featured artist.

Mohawk Valley history: March 1, 1860, Fort Plain, NY

in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVM

March 1, 1860: Musical Convention Concert at Union Hall, as reported in the Mohawk Valley Register, Fort Plain, NY.

This day in Mohawk Valley history: February 28

in This Day in History, Writing Series/by MVM

February 28, 2003: Molly Pearlman may seem a bit young for an ambassador, but by the time she turns 10 years old she will be just that…

Fulton County Historical Society and Museum-4

Fulton County Historical Society seeking Bicentennial-related items from the community for special exhibit

in Press releases/by MVM

The historical society is looking for people who are willing to loan Bicentennial related items to the museum for inclusion in this year’s special exhibit.

Kingsborough Elementary that opened its doors as the Fulton County Historical Society Museum in 1973.

Fulton County Historical Society’s Cabin Fever Virtual Conversation Series

in Press releases/by MVM

Back by popular demand, our Cabin Fever Virtual Conversation series explores broad-reaching local history and brings in historians and scholars from across the state to share their expertise.

Tree-lined Genesee Street c. 1900. Photo courtesy of the Oneida County History Center.

The Journey of a Canopy with Michael Mahanna

in Press releases/by MVM

Join Arborist Michael Mahanna for “The Journey of a Canopy,” an engaging presentation that explores the evolution of Utica’s urban forest from the 1800s to the present.