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.

From the Cooney Archives

News and Updates

Western Inland Navigation Lock Canal Guard Lock sign

1795 CANAL GUARD GATE SIGNAGE IN PLACE

The Little Falls Historical Society and Rotary Little Falls collaboration to replace the Western Inland Navigation Lock Canal signs.

Charlie Young: From Undefeated Football Team to Wrestler Revolt–And Beyond

Known as “Chub” by his family and close friends, Charlie taught and coached at LFHS for over two decades, and left an indelible mark.

Milan Mosny

The Pride of Little Falls

Every high school class has its outstanding students – the class valedictorian, the star athlete, the naturally-born leader, the most likely to succeed…

2024 PATRIOTS DAY EVENT AT 1824 BELLINGER HOME

May 18 2024 PATRIOTS DAY PROGRAM AT THE 1824 BELLINGER HOME

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

2024 PATRIOTS DAY EVENT AT 1824 BELLINGER HOME

2024 PATRIOTS DAY EVENT AT 1824 BELLINGER HOME

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

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

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.

The Railway Express Agency and Pigeon Releasing

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.