Little Falls Historical Society Museum Events
This day in history: July 26
1848
Village Trustees contracted with J. Clark Company of Cazenovia for a town clock for $250. It was to be placed in a church designated by the trustees. The clock was to run without winding for eight days, and strike loud enough to be heard two miles away.
1895
The Alumni Association of the Little Falls Academy raised money for the library. The subscription netted over $1,000 and the Regents Department added $500 for the fund.
This day in history: July 27
1802
From the diary of Rev. John Taylor of Deerfield Massachusetts: “… a small village, called Little Falls, by which the canals built in 1795 containing six locks pass. The village is built upon a ledge of rock and promises to be a place of business as to trade. They have a new and beautiful meeting-house, standing 40 rods back on the hill, built in the form of an octagon. The appearance of the falls is sublime.”
1854
Sanford’s Minstrels were at the Temperance Hall Admission 25 cents.
1885
Farmers who were selling their cheese on Albany Street were ordered off the street by Sheriff Abbott after a couple of residents claimed their teams were a nuisance. After the sellers threatened to go to Utica, better accommodations were found for them on Bridge Street.
1998
Six bicyclists making a 3,741, seven week trip across the country from San Francisco, Califiornia to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, stopped today in Little Falls – the 3,445 mile marker. The group is making the ride in support of Habitat for Humanity
Charlie Young: From Undefeated Football Team to Wrestler Revolt–And Beyond
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumKnown as “Chub” by his family and close friends, Charlie taught and coached at LFHS for over two decades, and left an indelible mark.
The Pride of Little Falls
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumEvery high school class has its outstanding students – the class valedictorian, the star athlete, the naturally-born leader, the most likely to succeed…
May 18 2024 PATRIOTS DAY PROGRAM AT THE 1824 BELLINGER HOME
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumThe Little Falls Historical Society will co-host a Saturday, May 18, Patriots Day observance program beginning at 11 AM.
2024 PATRIOTS DAY EVENT AT 1824 BELLINGER HOME
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumThe Little Falls Historical Society will co-host a Saturday, May 18, Patriots Day observance program beginning at 11 AM.
Today, April 26, 2024, is National Historic Marker Day
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumView a list of historic markers that offer a glimpse into the history of Little Falls and preserve the city’s history for future generations.
The Railway Express Agency and Pigeon Releasing
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumSometimes all it takes is a picture or a story to generate a Historical Society writing series piece. Such is the case with this article.
Springtime Greetings Historical Society Members
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumSpring’s arrival serves as a reminder for me that our directors and officers need to communicate a number of updates to our membership.