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This Day in History – March
Mar. 1st 1814 At a meeting, residents of Little Falls gave their consent and professed a desire to erect a library in the village. 1839 Richard Ray Ward transferred land to Nicholas Devereaux for a Catholic cemetery in Little Falls. Note: The one-half acre of…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Little Falls Elk’s Lodge
Come join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Little Falls Elks Lodge #42!! Food, Fun, Live Irish Music and Shenanigans!! Doors open at 4:30 pm Monday March 17, 2025. Corned beef and cabbage will be served until sold out. ($15) The Mighty Craic-3…
Little Falls Historical Society’s 2024 Annual Report
“Little Falls is a picturesque, historic city, the most beautifully situated of any town on the New York to Buffalo route.” Nelson Green from his 1924 OLD MOHAWK TURNPIKE BOOK By any measure, 2024 was a benchmark year for the Historical Society. Interesting first-time highlights…
This Day in History – February
Feb. 1st 1892 The first electric lights were turned on at 7:46 PM, “illumed the streets of the village”, with the Electric Committee having the honor of throwing the switch. The Thompson-Houston system has 83 lights with several more to be added. Little Falls’ citizens…
Monroe Street School
Monroe Street School kindergarten class, Miss Rose, maybe 1949? We had fun trying to recognize everyone. Someone pointed out one teacher, 44 kids. Unheard of today.
This Day in History – January
Jan. 1st 1816 A report for 1815 showed Herkimer County had forty-three slave holders having fifty-three slaves valued at $8,465. Slaves and horses were about equal value. The county was divided into six slave towns (Columbia, Fairfield, German Flatts, Herkimer, and Schuyler) and five free…
Let’s Celebrate the Season!
Click here to view more and book your event! This holiday season, let us take care of all the details so you can enjoy the moments that matter most. Whether you’re planning an office party, a cozy family gathering, or an elegant celebration with friends,…
CLASS OF 1975 50-YEAR REUNION 8/9/2025
The LFHS Class of 1975 will hold its 50-year reunion on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Details forthcoming. Please save the date and spread the word to your classmates! Contact Brian J Molinaro with your questions or reunion program suggestions. Click on the image to view…
This Day in History – Dec. 2024
Dec. 1st 1808 David Barber, bridge attendant, reported for the month of November 1808 the following traffic over the Ann Street bridge: drove of cattle (3), sheep and hogs (none), foot passengers (about 400), man and horse (228), Wagon and horses (87), sleigh and horses…