Little Falls Historical Society Museum Events

  • This day in history: December 19

    1898

    The old Girvan House suffered severely from fire forcing forty-five guests and other inmates out into the cold. The fire was believed to have started in the rear of Joe Wright’s fruit store.

    1933

    It’s full speed ahead to get the Melrose Slipper company of New York City into operation in Little Falls. All doubts about the ability of the company to secure a sufficiency of help would seem to be removed by the number of applications made to the company’s New York office. 125 to 150 jobs are projected.

    1941

    WW II Era – A record 181 trains on the New York Central line passed through Little Falls in a single day.

  • This day in history: December 20

    1855

    General Z.C. Priest received $166.66 per month as Assistant Superintendent of the railroad.

    1910

    Some weeks ago, the Presbyterian church society purchased a large lot on Jackson Street upon which a parish house was to be erected. An announcement was made today, with a change of plans, that David H. Burrell has donated $50,000 to cover the expense of a project which became the fully equipped Y.M.C.A. on the site.

    1920

    Headlines screamed ”PHOENIX MILLS CLOSE FOR INDEFINITE PERIOD” as about 1000 hands were unemployed, heralding the beginning of a major business depression. Three months later, the workers returned to work accepting a 23% reduction in wages rather than remaining unemployed.

From the Cooney Archives

News and Updates

Grist Mill Attack Historic Marker in Little Falls, New York.

April 28 National Historic Marker Day

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This is a service-oriented event intended to bring people together to help maintain their historic markers, celebrate local history, and beautify their communities.

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Little Falls Alerts in need of players

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The Little Falls Alerts, a vintage base ball team, is looking for players to continue building on the success of the past two years.

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New York State historic marker nearby Yellow Church Cemetery.

Little Falls Patriots Day Past and Present

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The Little Falls Historical Society will partner with the Yellow Church Cemetery Association to host a Patriots Day observance at their historic site beginning at 11:00 AM on Saturday May 20. The rain date is Sunday May 21 at the same time. The event is free and open to the public.

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2023 Writing Series Dedicated to Edward Cooney By Michael Cooney

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Edward Cooney was City Historian for over forty years, president of the Herkimer County Historical Society, and one of the founding members of the Little Falls Historical Society.

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2022 Annual Report

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View the 2022 Little Falls Historical Society Annual report Including membership, sponsors, online activities, writing series, and more.

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NYS Education Department Recognizes Black History Month

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Resources, Online, and In-Person Programming and Public Broadcasting Events Available Throughout February Across the State

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Eagle Down by John Frazier

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Donnie Coffin was somewhat of an enigma. Those who remember him recall him as an easygoing guy, but not many people have vivid memories of him.

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