 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
N E W S ...
A brief business meeting is held prior to each guest speaker.
APRIL 24th - 7 PM
at the WCA
Michael Cooney, author of “The Red Nurse,” will be speaking about his novel which is based on the 1912 strike in Little Falls where immigrant women and children rose up against the wealthy industrialists who dominated.
DON'T FORGET ...
Even though our museum is closed for the winter, we are still available by appointment!
PHOTO CONTEST!
Look for more details to follow!
The historical society will be hosting a photo contest entitled, “Falls of Little Falls.” Prize money will be offered for entries in youth, adult, and professional levels for photos (black & white and color) of falls on the streams and Mohawk River within the city limits of Little Falls. The photographs will be prominently displayed at the museum.
A great opportunity for everyone to show off your photography talent!
The new book "Little Falls" written by Susan Perkins and Caryl Hopson of the Herkimer County Historical Society is available for purchase at the Little Falls Historical Society.The cost
for the book is $23.80 ($21.99 + $1.81 tax). The book features photographs of
notable events, notable people, historic homes and buildings, churches,
schools, business and industry and transportation.
Please call the Little Falls Historical Society at 823-0643 if you need more information or wish to order a book.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY...
Click on book below for a look at this day in history.
Contact Information
Little Falls Historical Society
319 South Ann Street
Little Falls, NY 13365
(315) 823-0643
E-mail: lfhistor@ntcnet.com
Website: www.lfhistoricalsociety.com
Website Contact
If you have any questions or problems viewing information on this website, please contact us at:
websitemanager@lfhistoricalsociety.com.
Welcome to the Little Falls Historical Society
and Museum Website!
The purpose of the Little Falls Historical Society is to bring together people interested in the history of Little Falls and vicinity for the discovery, collection, and preservation of all materials, records, and artifacts relating to our heritage. The Society will promote local, area, and state history for our local educational institutions.
Where we are Located
The historical society and museum is located at 319 South Ann Street (corner of Albany St. and South Ann St.). The building the historical society occupies was built in 1833 as the first bank in Little Falls and Herkimer County. On April 26, 1963, the Little Falls Historical Society was chartered as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
For directions click on the MapQuest button below.
BECOME A MEMBER
How You Can Help Support
the Museum and Historical Society
We have monthly meetings at the Women's Christian Association (WCA) building on 534 Garden St. every 4th Tuesday at 7 PM starting in September and ending in June with a picnic. At each meeting we either have a speaker or a tour of a place of interest. Our website will list upcoming programs. For directions to the WCA, click on the MapQuest button below.
MembershipThe Little Falls Historical Society consists of individual, family, sustaining, patron, student, and honorary members. Honorary membership may be granted by the Board of Directors to an individual who has significantly contributed to the objectives or benefit of the Society. Any member shall be eligible to hold office and is qualified to vote. Membership dues shall be as follows:
Individual
Family
$10.00
$15.00
Sustaining
$25.00
Patron
$50.00
Student
$ 5.00
Honorary
None
You can either stop by our museum during our hours of operation or you can make a check payable to the Little Falls Historical Society and mail it to 319 South Ann Street, Little Falls, NY 13365.
Scheduled Hours of Operation
and Contacts
The museum is open from June through September during the following scheduled hours:
Tuesday through Friday: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon
For more information, please call 823-0620 or 867-3527 (cell).
The Little Falls Historical Society will also show the
museum by appointment. Please call one of the following numbers (315 area code):
823-2799 - Jeff Gressler
823-4852 - Heather Dawes
823-9217 - Terry Tippin
2012 Officers and Board of Directors
2012 Officers
President: Louis Baum
Vice President: Jeffrey Gressler
Secretary: Robin Critser Prinzhorn
Treasurer: David Krutz
2012 Board of Directors
Terry Tippin (Past President)
Louis Baum
Esther Brown
David Burleson
Heather Dawes
Jeffrey Gressler
Robin Critser Prinzhorn
The Little Falls Historical Society would like to thank Keith Davy, who has retired as board member, for his dedication to the historical society during his tenure on the board of directors. We will continue to take advantage of the knowledge he has imparted to our society. We look forward to his continued participation as a member.
