Little Falls Historical Society Book: Beyond Our Bicentennial
Now Available for $35 (tax included) at the Community Co-op, Little Falls Library, FunTech Providers, Pohlig Enterprises or order by phone through the Little Falls Historical Society by calling Louis Baum at 315-867-3527,
Jeffrey Gressler at 315-823-2799 or Maryanne Terzi at 315-823-1502. Mailed copies are available for $40 (tax included).

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2023 Writing Series Dedicated to Edward Cooney By Michael Cooney
Edward Cooney was City Historian for over 40 years, president of the Herkimer County Historical Society, and one of the founding members of the Little Falls Historical Society.

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LITTLE FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY AWARDS TWO SCHOLARSHIPS
Our officers and directors are proud to announce that the Historical Society worked with the Little Falls Central School District to award 2022 scholarships to two members of the Class of 2022. Both scholarships were funded by anonymous Historical Society members. Thank you.

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Current, Virtual and Ongoing Exhibits
Exhibits include a new virtual exhibit, Making History Today, along with ongoing Native American Artifacts, Little Falls Diamonds, from the First Cheese Market in the United States Exhibits. Our Current Exhibits include the Urban Renewal Exhibit and our Vietnam War Exhibit.

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The Little Falls Historical Society consists of individual, family, sustaining, patron, student, and honorary members. Honorary membership may be granted by the Board of Directors to an individual who has significantly contributed to the objectives or benefit of the Society.

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Welcome to the Little Falls Historical Society Museum in New York

Originally an 1833 bank, the building where The Little Falls Historical Society Museum is located in Herkimer County, New York, was converted and restored to house thousands of artifacts, family records, and relics of the past. The museum is an educational, eye-opening experience, suitable for all ages.

Little Falls History

Writing Series and latest updates

May 24, 2023/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumInNews and Press Releases

Patriots Day at Yellow Church Cemetery

On Saturday May 20, the twelfth annual Patriots Day ceremony was held at historic Yellow Church Cemetery in Manheim. The well-attended event was co-sponsored by the Manheim Lutheran Church Association and the Little Falls Historical Society.

From the Cooney Archives

Join us for a closer look at our history.

May 11, 2023/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumInCooney Archives

May 11, 1869: The Fink’s Bridge Bill

ON MAY 11, 1869 Governor John T. Hoffman signed the “Fink’s Bridge Bill” much to the delight of the residents and friends living east of Little Falls.