Herkimer County Historical Society

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

As usual... WELL DONE!!

The answer to this weeks trivia question:
What was the penalty to be meted out to a teacher in the Elwood District in the Town of stark in 1871, if his school was damaged by students?

IS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
DISMISSAL

Let me explain......
Dismissal is the answer on the card, but I also found that they would have to pay for the damages. So, everyone is correct!

09/09/2026

We still have seats available!

09/09/2026

It's the Back to School edition of Wednesday Trivia!!! (How is it September ALREADY????)

This weeks trivia question is:
What was the penalty to be meted out to a teacher in the Elwood District in the Town of stark in 1871, if his school was damaged by students?

This will be an easy one!! Answer tomorrow!

09/08/2026

Audience Seating (No Appraisal): $10.00
Tickets may be purchased at the door.

VIP Appraisal Tickets: $40.00
We are offering a limited number of presale VIP tickets for those who would like to have items appraised. VIP ticket holders may bring up to two items for appraisal between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and will receive priority appraisal spots.
Can be purchased only at the Historical Society Gift Shop

Walk-In Appraisals:
A limited number of walk-in appraisal spots will also be available. Bring one item to be appraised for a donation to the Historical Society. Walk-in spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

09/06/2026

Have a great day!

09/05/2026

NATIONAL CHEESE PIZZA DAY

In ancient Greece, they covered their bread with oils, herbs and cheese. Many believe this to be the beginning of the pizza. In Byzantine Greek the word was spelled πίτα, or pita, meaning pie. The Romans also developed a version of the pizza pie. Using bay leaves for flavoring, the Romans topped the dough with cheese and honey.

When it comes to the modern pizza, we turn to Italy. Their Neapolitan flatbread created the beginnings of the pizza we know and love today. It was topped with mozzarella cheese made from high-quality buffalo milk.

In the United States, we love our pizzas, especially cheese pizza. In 1997, it's estimated the United States produced more than 2 billion pounds of pizza cheese. That's a lot of cheese! Our passion for pizza began in 1905 when the first pizza eatery opened in New York's Little Italy. It's been a cheese love affair ever since.

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-cheese-pizza-day-september-5

09/04/2026

It’s time to show that our community is full of generosity! On September 18th, help us celebrate

!

09/04/2026

Before it was a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and individual states. After municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, a movement developed to secure state legislation.

New York was the first state to introduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, on February 21, 1887. During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York – passed laws creating a Labor Day holiday. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.

https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history