Albany Symphony Orchestra at the Old Bank Building in Little Falls.

OLD BANK BUILDING MUSEUM SITE OF ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RECORDING

Friday 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

The Historical Society Museum will be closed the afternoon of Friday, September 27, 2024, due to a scheduling overlap.

Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.

HAPPY CONSTITUTION DAY – SEPT. 17

September 17 is designated as Constitution Day commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.

Historic Entry Sign. Little Falls, NY

LITTLE FALLS HISTORIC ENTRY SIGNAGE NOW IN PLACE

The purpose of the HISTORIC ENTRY sign on Route 5 east of the city is to encourage more westbound traffic onto East Main Street.

Ann Eysaman Schuyler

In Memory of Ann Schuyler (1931-2024)

Ann authored four articles for the Historical Society writing series, each reflecting on life experiences, memories, and family lore.

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.

A circa 1880s watercolor painting of Johann Christian Schell's Powder Horn and a landscape of where the Schell Blockhouse once stood by Rufus Alexander Grider

From the Cooney Archives: This Day in History on August 6, 1781

On August 6, 1781, a war party of sixty or more Indigenous Indians and Tories, accompanied by the Loyalist McDonald, struck the Schell settlement northwest of Little Falls.

Gates-Myers Mansion: The Balloon Farm, Frankfort, New York

From the Cooney Archives: This Day in History on July 4, 1880

On July 4, 1880, a crowd of 15,000 gathered in Little Falls to watch the maiden flight of balloonist Mary Hawley.

From the Cooney Archives: This Day in History on June 28, 1878

On June 28, 1878, Authorities are enforcing the law regarding cattle running in the village streets. It is hoped that property owners will take down cattle fences in front of their homes and put in beautiful lawns to beautify our streets.

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.