This Week in History – Week of May 16th
May 16th 1917 The Buffalo Bill travelling show returned to Little Falls even though Buffalo Bill had retired. The show featured Jess Willard, the former prize fighter. 2015 Artistic Director Vlad Iftinca and Bellinger Performing Arts presented an “Opera and Broadway Treasures” concert at the…
This Week in History – Week of May 9th
May 9th 1884 Hours were set for the public library which is located in the Chronkhite opera house block. 1892 “The Jewelers Weekly” has mentioned J. H. H. Vosburgh’s remarkable collection of quartz crystals. The Little Falls man has a collection of more than 60,000…
In Memoriam…Dr. Leon W. Kreger Jr.
Dr. Leon W. Kreger Jr, who taught Earth Science and Biology at Little Falls High School in the 1950’s and 60’s passed away the morning of Friday, April 22, 2022 at 96 years old. Please read the obituary below about his incredible life and feel…
Little Falls Historical Society Announces 2022 Writing Series
The officers and directors of the Little Falls Historical Society are proud to announce that their 2022 writing series will be dedicated to former Little Falls social studies teacher Helen Dunteman. In 2020, this writing series was dedicated to former Little Falls high school English…
This Week in History – Week of May 2nd
May 2nd 1892 A freight train of the Central composed of 135 cars passed through Little Falls. It was probably the longest train ever drawn by one engine, being over a mile in length. 1897 A council of the Knights of Columbus was organized in…
Little Falls 35th Canal Days Celebration
A week-long celebrate of the heritage of the Erie Canal and its importance to our City! https://www.facebook.com/littlefallscanalcelebration
Chicks Along the Canal
A flea market setting for local women entrepreneurs – Stay tuned for more info here: https://www.facebook.com/chicksalongthecanal
Midsummer Night’s Picnic
Spend a whimsical evening picnicking in Canal Place! More info TBD: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkLocalLittleFalls/
Cruise Inn
Car Cruise Inn – If you’re proud of it, bring it! Every Thursday – June, July and August – 5PM-9PM. Parade at 8PM. https://www.facebook.com/Cruise-Inn-By-Mike-301724163288034
Art Walk
Stroll the City enjoying regional artists’ works displayed within the businesses and along the sidewalks https://thinklocallittlefalls.com/events/june-art-walk/