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.
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.
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.
Small Town Collaboration Inspired by NYC-based Labor Group
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumThursday June 5th brought a remarkable program to Little Falls Public Library with Steven Davis of the New York Labor History Association.