OPENING AFTERNOON CROWD taxed tacilities at the new Little Falls Francis S. Skinner Municipal Pool. In foreground is fenced off area for small children, with shallow water. Swimming area for older persons is considerably larger and diving area is at right.New Swimming Pool a Busy Place on First Day of Use, August 9, 1961
Little Falls Evening Times – Opening of the new swimming pool near the Monroe Street field was a big splash. About 400 swimmers, mostly children, were on hand for the first dip.
Materials included in the “Colonial Life” Outreach Kit include reproduced historical documents, maps, illustrations and educational resources focused on colonial and Revolutionary-era history in Montgomery County. Visit Montgomery County and County Historian Promote “Colonial Life” Outreach Kit as Part of America 250 Commemoration
The outreach kit provides educational materials focused on colonial life and Revolutionary-era history in Montgomery County.
Fulton County Historical Society “Beyond the Book” Club to meet
Next read is “The Unknown American Revolution: The Unruly Birth of Democracy and the Struggle to Create America” by Gary B. Nash.
Author Talk: Brothers in Spirit with Norm Dann
Join the Oneida County History Center for an author talk with Norm Dann, founder of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum.
Putman Porch Music Returns to Yankee Hill LockPutman Porch Music Returns to Yankee Hill Lock
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce another season of Putman Porch Music at Yankee Hill Lock.
Horydczak, Theodor, Approximately, photographer. Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery Amphitheater from mast of Maine. ca. 1920-ca. 1950. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, Memorial Day
The first national celebration of the holiday took place May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery, where both Confederate and Union soldiers were buried.
Ilion Little Theatre Brings Ken Ludwig’s Thrilling Murder on the Orient Express to the Stage This June
Ilion Little Theatre proudly presents Agatha Christie’s classic masterpiece, Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig.
Fenimore Farm and Country Village With Scarecrow. Image from Fenimore Farm and Country Village Facebook.Fenimore Farm Announces Call for Artists for Inaugural Scarecrow Village: Once Upon a Time
Fenimore Farm & Country Village is inviting artists, community groups, schools, businesses, and creative makers of all ages to submit proposals for this year’s Scarecrow Village: Once Upon a Time
“Between the Bird and Me” program at Schoharie Crossing
The Friends of Schoharie Crossing will hold their monthly meeting at 6PM on Tuesday, May 26th inside the Enders House on Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter.
Bookganza event at Schoharie Crossing
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will hold a “Bookganza” event on Saturday, May 23rd starting at 11am and running until 2pm outside of their Visitor Center and Museum on Schoharie Street in Fort Hunter.