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This Day in History: The United Nations was Founded
The UN came into existence on this day in 1945 when the Charter had been ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kington,...
This Day in History: The Erie Canal Opened
The Erie Canal was built between 1817 to 1825, officially opening on this day in 1825, with the original canal covering 363 miles from Albany...
SLCCHC Book Club – “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
Join us for our third SLCCHC Book Club meeting on October 26 at 6:00 PM! As we continue to celebrate the Semiquincentennial of the U.S....
Museums At Night
This is a cultural event that is meant to invite people to explore museums, galleries, and cultural centers after hours. It offers a unique opportunity...
This Day in History: Theodore Roosevelt was Born
Teddy Roosevelt was born on this day in 1858. He was the 26th president of the US and was the youngest president in US history....
This Day in History: The Statue of Liberty was Dedicated
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the American people to commemorate the Declaration of Independence and celebrate the relationship between…
Chair Caning Workshop with Chris Dufresne
Learn to cane contemporary chairs or replace caning in historic chairs in this informative & hands-on series with woodworker Chris Dufresne. Details:Dates &…
This Day in History: Nevada Became the 36th State
Nebraska was added as part of an effort to gain votes for Lincoln’s reelection and add a Republican majority to Congress. Originally part of the...
Halloween
This holiday has roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain (pagan religious celebration to welcome the harvest at the end of the summer) people would...
Daylight Savings Time (Fall)
Daylight Savings Time first began in 1918 when Congress passed the Standard Time act. This practice was created in order to conserve fuel and extend...
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Latin holiday that celebrates loved ones who have passed away that dates back to the...
Native American Heritage Month
This celebration began in 1986 when Congress requested that the president proclaim the week on November 23-30 as American Indian Week. This continued (with…
This Day in History: North & South Dakota Became the 39th & 40th States
North and South Dakota became states through the Enabling Act in 1889, which divided the Dakota Territory into North and South Dakota, and required each...
Election Day
Election day is the Tuesday after the first Monday of November. In the late 1700s it was decided that November elections were convenient because it...
79th Annual Meeting of the St. Lawrence County Historical Association
You are cordially invited to the 79th Annual Meeting of the St. Lawrence County Historical Association. In early October, we will mail out an Annual...
Diwali (Deepavali)
Also called the Festival of Lights, this holiday is celebrated by Hindu, Sikh, and Jain faiths between October and November every year. It is a...
This Day in History: Montana Became the 41st State
Before it became the 41st state, Montana became a territory in 1864. It became a state under the Enabling Act in 1889. Today, it has...
This Day in History: Washington Became the 42nd State
Washington became the 42nd state in 1889 in conjunction with Montana and the Dakotas. It originally was the Washington Territory, which separated from the…
Veteran’s Day
Veteran’s Day is celebrated on November 11th because the Armistice During WWI between the Allies and Germany went into effect “at the eleventh hour of...
This Day in History: Elizabeth Cady Stanton was Born
Stanton was born in Johnstown, New York in 1815. She was an American leader in the women’s rights movement and formulated the first concerted demand...
This Day in History: The Articles of Confederation were Adopted
The Articles were adopted by the Continental Congress on this day in 1777, serving as the US’ first constitution. It was active from March 1,...
This Day in History: Oklahoma Became the 46th State
The process for Oklahoma to become a state began with the Oklahoma Enabling act in 1906. The Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory united, which had...
This Day in History: The Gettysburg Address was Given
This address was given by President Lincoln during the Civil War in 1863 at the dedication of the National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, which was...
This Day in History: North Carolina Became the 12th State
North Carolina was the 12th state to ratify the US Constitution, making it the 12th state, in 1788. It is made up of 100 counties....