Little Falls Historical Society Museum Events
This day in history: October 31
1825
The flotilla of boats bearing Governor Clinton and party arrived in Little Falls at 10 o’clock in the morning as a part of the grand opening of the Erie Canal. His boat, “Seneca Chief,” was towed across the aqueduct to the basin. Following a parade, a banquet was held at McKinster’s Tavern. This occasion was the first authentic appearance of what was later known as the Little Falls Military Band. Elijah Case, Jr. was the leader of the band.
1908
The Little Falls Fish & Game Club received a carload of pike fry from the state hatchery in Constantia. The consignment was dumped into the Mohawk River near Jacksonburg. Anglers are looking forward to good fishing.
2019
Father J. Thomas Connery, age 82, as swept away in flood waters in the town of Norway while endeavoring to get to Newport to say mass on All Saints Day. Father Connery’s first assignment as a priest was at St. Mary’s church from 1963 to 1966, and he later returned to Little Falls as pastor from 1981 to 1990.
This day in history: November 1
1891
Forty-eight Italians arrived in Little Falls from Buffalo to work on the Little Falls – Dolgeville railroad.
1893
“Big Frank,” the little 90 pound kangaroo, which was to have boxed at the Star Academy, died in that building from cramps.
1952
Radio station WLFH broadcast a pre-election segment to supplement their coverage of the Get Out the Vote campaign which began on Oct. 8 with the mission of registering unregistered voters and continued through the month as this week’s Election Day approached. The program was a live broadcast from 6:30-6:45 hosted by committee chairperson, Edwin Marion, who summarized the efforts and interviewed 4 key volunteers in the campaign: Mrs. Frederika Conrad, Miss Inez McCoy, Chief Francis Reardon and Mr. Walter Sheff.
From the Cooney Archives
Little Falls Public Library librarian, Julia Yardley, at the Old Bank Building Museum during the October 5th Cheese Festival.
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumLittle Falls Public Library head librarian Julia Yardley pictured on the front portico of the Old Bank Building Museum during the October 5th Cheese Festival.
OLD BANK BUILDING MUSEUM SITE OF ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RECORDING
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumFriday September 27 was a most interesting and history-making day at the Little Falls Historical Society’s Old Bank Building Museum.
NOTICE: Little Falls Historical Society Museum closure Friday, September 27, 2024
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumThe Historical Society Museum will be closed the afternoon of Friday, September 27, 2024, due to a scheduling overlap.
HAPPY CONSTITUTION DAY – SEPT. 17
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumSeptember 17 is designated as Constitution Day commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.
LITTLE FALLS HISTORIC ENTRY SIGNAGE NOW IN PLACE
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumThe purpose of the HISTORIC ENTRY sign on Route 5 east of the city is to encourage more westbound traffic onto East Main Street.
In Memory of Ann Schuyler (1931-2024)
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumAnn authored four articles for the Historical Society writing series, each reflecting on life experiences, memories, and family lore.
1795 CANAL GUARD GATE SIGNAGE IN PLACE
/by Little Falls Historical Society MuseumThe Little Falls Historical Society and Rotary Little Falls collaboration to replace the Western Inland Navigation Lock Canal signs.