Little Falls High School class of 1954

Nostalgia

Nostalgia becomes a personal emotional experience. In times of stress, nostalgia can provide a retreat, a respite, a way to feel less alone.

Advertisement for Barnum's Circus -August 22, 1822

Jumbo entertains Little Falls

On Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1882, Little Falls played host to a 12-foot tall, 6½ ton entertainer, whose reach extended 26 feet from the ground.

Little Falls was basketball pioneer

When basketball was new, Little Falls (along with Herkimer) was one of its pioneering communities and had some of its better teams.

Little Falls Public Library head librarian Julia Yardley pictured on the front portico of the Old Bank Building Museum during the October 5th cheese festival.

Little Falls Public Library librarian, Julia Yardley, at the Old Bank Building Museum during the October 5th Cheese Festival.

Little Falls Public Library head librarian Julia Yardley pictured on the front portico of the Old Bank Building Museum during the October 5th Cheese Festival.

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.