Little Falls Historical Society Museum Events

  • This day in history: July 25

    1952

    Restante’s Dairy Bar at 87 Flint Avenue advertised “a new taste thrill,” their own spumoni ice cream.

    1923

    Governor Alfred E. Smith made a brief stop in Little Falls, and strolled into the City Hall to renew his friendship with the mayor and other city officials who were at the time attending a meeting of the Grade Crossing Commission. “Hello fellows,” said the state executive, who had his wife and children in tow, as he stepped into the room.

    1941

    Little Falls threw a street dance for 300 men in the 18th Quartermaster Battalion of the 4th Armored Division who camped overnight on the Middleville Road. The Rhythm Dukes provided music, and about 2,000 Little Falls residents watched or joined in.

From the Cooney Archives

News and Updates

The Privy and the Pear Tree: Unearthing Little Falls History in Your Own Backyard

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The Little Falls Historical Society invites you to attend a special presentation given by Laura Laubenthal for a fun evening of discovery.

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Francis Skinner Municipal PoolFrancis Skinner Municipal Pool

More than 150 Donors Help Reopen Francis Skinner Municipal Pool

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More than 150 donors contributed $118,538 in just four months, making it possible for the Francis Skinner Municipal Pool to open for the 2026 season.

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Preamble

Imagine That…We the People of the United States of America

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The concept of our country exists in our imaginations. We are a country formed by imagined truths turned into powerful words that united us in a Revolution

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COMMITTEE OF FIVE PRESENTING THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TO CONGRESS IN 1776.

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1776 – 2026

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As our nation celebrates the semi-quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, we must also reflect upon this seminal document’s true meaning.

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Little Falls Historical Society Membership Picnic

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Join us for our annual summer picnic along the Erie Canal / Mohawk River at beautiful Rotary Park. This event is open to Historical Society members and their guests.

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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.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 on August 9, 1961

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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.

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Church Street Cemetery Vault | Little Falls Historical Society Museum

Common Burial Ground Monument Dedication Ceremony on June 6th

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This is an open invitation, and all are welcome. We’re looking forward to having you join us!

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