St. Mary’s Church and Holy Family Parish
The church before you is not just a building. This church tells a story about Little Falls and its people, a story of immigration and community.
Entries by Little Falls Historical Society Museum
War Memorial
The Little Falls War Memorial, featuring artwork made by local artist Marc Verri, stands at the former site of the Honor Roll Monument.
World War I Memorial
The Little Falls WWI memorial is dedicated to just some of the six hundred and thirty-four men who served between the years of 1917 and 1918.
MAY 30, 1755: A PLACE TO CALL HOME – THE MOHAWK VALLEY
A patent issued by King George II of England, bestowed to John Jost Schnell and Jacob Zimmerman 3,600 acres of land north of the Mohawk River across from the General Herkimer home.
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.
Hector Allen Memorial Celebration
A memorial celebration for Hector Allen will be on June 3, 2023, from noon to 6:00 PM at the H.C. Smith Benefit Club outside St. Johnsville.
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.
May 9, 1892: The Jewelers Weekly
On MAY 9, 1892, “The Jewelers Weekly” mentioned J. H. H. Vosburgh’s remarkable collection of quartz crystals.
April 28: National Historic Marker Day
The officers and directors of the Little Falls Historical Society marked this day by placing a new historic marker atop a previously installed marker pole at the site of the guard gate for the 1795 Western Inland Navigation Lock Canal.