Little Falls Historical Society Museum Events

  • This day in history: April 11

    1952

    Attorney George Fiesinger sent a letter to the Police and Fire Board urging enforcement of a state law that children under 16 not be permitted to enter a theater unless accompanied by an adult. No action was taken.

    1961

    The University of Notre Dame concert band appeared at the Rialto Theatre sponsored by the Knights of Columbus No. 220.

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News and Updates

2024 PATRIOTS DAY EVENT AT 1824 BELLINGER HOME

2024 PATRIOTS DAY EVENT AT 1824 BELLINGER HOME

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The Little Falls Historical Society will co-host a Saturday, May 18, Patriots Day observance program beginning at 11 AM.

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Today, April 26, 2024, is National Historic Marker Day

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View a list of historic markers that offer a glimpse into the history of Little Falls and preserve the city’s history for future generations.

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Railway Express Agency employees Al Munger (on left - Al later became Little Falls fire chief) and Jimmy Fitzgerald (on right) pictured with cages of homing pigeons outside of the company office once housed in the Old Bank Building.Railway Express Agency employees Al Munger (on left - Al later became Little Falls fire chief) and Jimmy Fitzgerald (on right) pictured with cages of homing pigeons outside of the company office once housed in the Old Bank Building.

The Railway Express Agency and Pigeon Releasing

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Sometimes all it takes is a picture or a story to generate a Historical Society writing series piece. Such is the case with this article.

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Springtime Greetings Historical Society Members

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Spring’s arrival serves as a reminder for me that our directors and officers need to communicate a number of updates to our membership.

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The Entrance to Old St. Mary’s Cemetery | Archangel Gabriel with Trumpet in Alcove of MausoleumThe Entrance to Old St. Mary’s Cemetery | Archangel Gabriel with Trumpet in Alcove of Mausoleum

A SAILOR AT HEART | THE LIFE STORY OF CHARLES P. BYRON

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The prelude to the life story of Charles P. Byron begins as one walks through the entrance of the Old St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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The Great Bicycle Relay Race of 1892

THE GREAT BICYCLE RELAY RACE OF 1892

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The Great Bicycle Relay Race was published in The Saturday Globe. This article has been adapted and added to by Ann Eysaman Schuyler.

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2023 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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