Little Falls Historical Society Museum Events
This day in history: December 16
1886
About one thousand people were present at the public meeting under the auspices of the Knights of Labor, at the Skinner Opera House. The assemblage was addressed by Mr. T. B. Barry who talked about the local labor situation, and his unsuccessful attempts to meet and negotiate with head of the Little Falls Manufacturers Association.
This day in history: December 17
1845
The first electric communication through Little Falls was the telegraph line of the Utica and Schenectady railroad. A contract was made on this date and the telegraph line was installed in 1846.
1917
A good number of recently built US submarine chasers, moving down the canal, stopped in Little Falls on their way to New York City. They will bolster our shore defenses.
This day in history: December 18
1830
Disgusted with alien ownership, Little Falls citizens met to petition the New York State legislature to enforce the Alien Land Law of 1817.
1896
James Riley has secured, for the sum of $25, the privilege from the State, of using the part of the canal known as Leigh’s Level for an ice skating rink. Little Falls school children are allowed free at specific times. The general public is to pay an admission charge of five cents for using the rink.
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.
BRYNN SHEPARDSON ADDED TO MUSEUM NYS CHAMPIONSHIP ATHLETIC HONOR ROLL
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumThere is a multi-faceted history of Little Falls athletics exhibit at the Little Falls Historical Society’s Old Bank Building Museum. Part of this exhibit honors New York State high school champions from Little Falls.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S OLD BANK BUILDING MUSEUM RECOGNIZED IN CEREMONY
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumSaturday June 7th was a very special day at the Old Bank Building Museum. Preserve Our Past (POP) presented its annual historic presentation award to the Little Falls Historical Society in a noontime front portico well-attended ceremony.
TWO EVENTS HIGHLIGHT DEDICATION OF LITTLE FALLS HISTORIC ENTRY
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumThe Little Falls Historic Entry has become a physical reality. Two recent events served to highlight this community milestone.
Escape from Slavery and Life in Little Falls
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumAddison and Lucinda Phillips, a Black family, lived most of their adult lives here beginning in mid-1863, raised their nine children here, and are buried locally.
Researching Your Family History
/by Cheyenne DorsagnoSometimes, it hits you that you’re not just one person. Other people define you, and you define them. We’re all in a network of history.
POTLUCK PICNIC TUESDAY JULY 22 6PM ROTARY PARK
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumPlease bring a chair if possible. Bring a dish to share with serving spoon.
Agent Orange Monument Dedication Ceremony
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumJune 14th Flag Day brought a special event to Ward Square, the Agent Orange Commemorative Monument was dedicated.