Little Falls Historical Society Museum Events

  • This day in history: April 4

    1793

    Before the Octagon Church was built, an agreement was drawn up stating that preaching was to be in German and English on alternating Sundays, and pews were to be sold to the highest bidders.

    1833

    Lawyer Arphaxed Loomis advertised water rights for sale.  About this time the Mill Street raceway was built that supplied power to many industries along the river.

    1904

    Titus Sheard, an industrial leader in Little Falls during the Gay Nineties, passed away today.

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News and Updates

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Researching Your Family History

Sometimes, 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.

Agent Orange Monument Dedication Ceremony

June 14th Flag Day brought a special event to Ward Square, the Agent Orange Commemorative Monument was dedicated.

Small Town Collaboration Inspired by NYC-based Labor Group

Thursday June 5th brought a remarkable program to Little Falls Public Library with Steven Davis of the New York Labor History Association.

June 19th Little Falls Historic Entry Dedication Ceremony

The LITTLE FALLS HISTORIC ENTRY will be formally dedicated at a ceremony on East Main Street at the bottom of Ward Squareat 10:00 AM on June 19th.

Lafayette’s Tour Historic Marker

Lafayette Tour Comes to Little Falls on June 10, 2025

Lafayette visits Herkimer Home State Historic Site and Benton’s Landing in Little Falls on June 10 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Lockout of the 20,000

Presented by the New York Labor History Association and Little Falls Historical Society at the Little Falls Public Library, 10 Waverly Place, Little Falls, NY, 13365. Free admission!

A Local, Contemporary Look at the American Revolution

April 19, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. It was set off with the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.