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.

From the Cooney Archives: This Day in History on May 29, 1827

On May 29, 1827, An attempt by Judge Sanders Lansing, who represented the Ellice Estate, to write a second charter in 1826 was aborted.

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.

Thomas Burh Home | The Knights of Columbus | 690 East Main Street, Little Falls, New York.

From the Cooney Archives: This Day in History on May 2, 1897

On May 2, 1897, a council of the Knights of Columbus was organized in the old Gymnasium Hall in the McCauley Building in Little Falls.

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.