This Day in History: June 6, 1944

In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, Americans received word that three years of concerted war efforts had finally culminated in D-day

A Local, Contemporary Look at the American Revolution

April 19, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.

May 24TH Patriots Day Event Successful Despite Rain

Herkimer Home State Historic Site and the Little Falls Historical Society co-hosted a very successful Patriots Day event on Saturday May 24 as part of Herkimer Home’s 2025 season-opening, afternoon-long Living History event.

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.

Historical Society Dues Help Finance Signs and Historic Markers – Part 1 of 2

The official dedication ceremony for the Little Falls Historic Entry’s historic markers and related signage along East Main Street will take place sometime in early June.

20th Annual History Center Telethon Raises $47,000

The 20th annual Oneida County History Center Telethon presented by Bank of Utica raised $46,972 to preserve and share the rich history of Oneida County.

Learn Your Home’s Story with Otsego 2000

Otsego 2000 will offer a free drop-in program, “Learn Your Home’s Story,” on Saturday, May 24 from 10 am to noon at the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market

Herkimer County Historical Society Awarded $1.2 Million for Transform Heritage Access Project

The Herkimer County Historical Society is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded $1,208,000 to advance its transformative Transform Heritage Access project.

Dressing the Revolutionary Lady at Schoharie Crossing

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host historical costumer Caitlin Sheldon on Tuesday, May 27th at 6:30pm inside the Enders House on Schoharie Street for the program, Dressing the Revolutionary Lady.