Clinton Historical Society (Official)

Today's Local Look Back features a gathering of members of the Skenandoa Club, a Local Men's Club. Photo taken in 1913

Here is an aerial photograph of Clinton facing the northwest taken in 1959 by Henry Dewolf. Our historical society building is located in the lower foreground with the Village Green nearby. What else can you see? Take a look.

Today's Local Look Back features Women in 1951 making costumes. Left to right: Mrs. Kenneth Iles, Mrs. Glenn Dawes, Mrs. Robert Hall, Mrs. James Compson, Mrs. Edward Stanley, Mrs. Roe Cook.

Yikes! Happy Halloween from the Clinton Historical Society. It was no problem to social distance and keep one's mask on in these creepy outfits from the 1930s. Please do both this year.

Today's Local Look Back is from a "Mock Wedding" put on by the members of the Alpha Kappa Sorority of Clinton. Sometime in the 1930s. Sorry, no names provided.

Clinton Football Team Photo date unknown probably early 1950's. #76-Ralph Guido, #58-Last name is Bramley #60-Eric Wraden, #75-Paul Rizzo #71-Jack Burns, #57-Pat Morgan #10-Dick Burns, #65-Frank Blake... #78-unknown, #70-Chuck Toner, #63-unknown See more

"Remembering the New Hartford-Clinton Trolley and Ned Plunkett's Horse." On November 8, 2020, at 2:00pm, the New Hartford & Clinton Historical Societies will... jointly host the presentation, "Remembering the New Hartford-Clinton Trolley and Ned Plunkett's Horse." This will highlight the time Clinton was connected to New Hartford and Utica by trolley from 1901 to 1936. John Koslosky, a local attorney, an historical society member, and native of New Hartford , has had a lifelong interest our area's rail and trolley history. John’s presentation will include information about the construction of the line, its operation and impact on the community. Also, a drone video will be shown tracing the trolley's 5-mile route from New Hartford to Clinton. Be sure to make your reservation as soon as possible to attend. The program is free and open to the public, and all persons interested in the history of the area are invited to attend this presentation on Sunday, November 8, 2020, 2:00pm at the Clinton Historical Society, 1 Fountain St., Clinton NY. Attendance is by reservation only, on a first come basis. Pandemic attendance guidelines Due to New York State and Oneida County Pandemic attendance restrictions, in person attendance is limited to 12 visitors for the day of the presentation. Again, attendance is by reservation only on a first come basis. Reservations accepted by phone: 315-859-1392 and through our email address: [email protected] Callers: please provide call back contact number and e-mailers their e-mail addresses for those reserving at the g-mail address. Reservations will be acknowledged by phone reply or e-mail reply. Preference will be given to others who have not attended recent sessions. All programs will be recorded and posted on the Clinton Historical Society You Tube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy53gja0M7xN00s76j4FZMA & Facebook Page

Contact the Oneida County History Center for Event Tickets and details:https://www.oneidacountyhistory.org/

Today's Local Look Back features Father Dwyer and dog at Rectory of St. Mary's Church. October 1931.

Fred Goering, Ed Stanley, and Robert I. Williams Drawing for a 1955 Mercury. Fundraiser for new Arena