This day in history: February 17
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Date(s) - 17/02/2026
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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1823
The male communicants of the Episcopal church met at the stone schoolhouse for the purpose of incorporating themselves into a parish. Nathaniel Benton and George Feeter were elected wardens.
1876
The Martha Washington Reception and Centennial Tea Party, given at the Skinner Hall by the ladies of the Presbyterian Church, was successful in every respect. The hall was tastefully decorated by a central pagoda containing thirteen booths with the ladies in traditional costume.
1918
A fleet of 53 trucks passed through Little Falls today. It took the fleet fourteen days to travel from Buffalo to Albany.
1979
It was the coldest day of the year as the mercury plunged to minus 32 degrees at the city reservoir off Top Notch Road. Old Forge tied a state record with minus 52.