Learn More About This Local Historical Society and Museum

This local historical society understands how we’ve each lent a hand in carrying forth the enduring truths of humanity.

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We are each living links between the past and the future. Our ancestors thought of us as symbols of potential, as their legacy carried on.

Silas D. Childs Memorial Chapel provided by uticalandmarks.org

Forest Hill Cemetery

Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica, NY, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and this location calls attention to itself.

Cheyenne Dorsagno

About Cheyenne Dorsagno

Cheyenne Dorsagno is an Italian-American born and raised in underdog Utica, NY. She studied English at SUNY Oneonta with a minor in Professional Writing and an Editor-in-Chief role at the newspaper. Currently, Cheyenne strives to make our big world a little smaller by introducing locals to their neighbors via human-interest pieces shared on her blog, Our Neighborhood. She’s pursuing creative writing in her free time and various freelance writing in her professional time, such as by copy-writing.

Mohawk Valley Today Posts

Beef Pasture Walk

Highlights from Oneida County Ag Updates

Take a look at highlights from May’s Oneida County Ag Updates including the Beef Pasture Walk and the upcoming Farm Fest!
May 19, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events: May 16-18

Get out and enjoy spring in the Mohawk Valley with Featured Weekend Events May 16-18 throughout Upstate New York!
May 16, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

Books and Wildflower programs at Schoharie Crossing

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will hold their inaugural “Bookganza” on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Visitor Center.
May 15, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Liberty Day & Pole Raising

Montgomery County 250th Commission to Host Kick-Off Event

Montgomery County’s 250th Commission is proud to host “250 Years of Freedom: Liberty Day & Pole Raising” on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 15, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
Fireworks over Lockport by Jeff Tracy; courtesy of Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor

Erie Canal Bicentennial Events Announced

As the NYS Canal System gets set to open for its bicentennial year, the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the NYS Canal Corporation are pleased to announce major bicentennial events taking place throughout 2025.
May 14, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
General Herkimer Home Source: Sarah Rogers

Patriots Day Event Saturday, May 24 at the Herkimer Home

The Herkimer Home State Historic Site and the Little Falls Historical Society will co-host a Patriots Day at 1:00PM on Saturday, May 24.
May 13, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today
SEEC Economic Development Week

SEEC Economic Development Week

The Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC) invites the community to join in celebrating Economic Development Week, taking place May 12–16, 2025.
May 12, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events: May 9-11

Get out and enjoy spring in the Mohawk Valley with Featured Weekend Events May 9-11 throughout Upstate New York!
May 9, 2025/by Mohawk Valley Today