Mid-Utica Preservation Company — Cornhill, Utica NY
COMMUNITY.
CULTURE.
HISTORY.
Utica’s home for Black history education, cultural celebration, and community connection — rooted in Cornhill since 1979.
Programming open to all.
Founded 1979 by Rev. Franklin J. Upthegrove • 501(c)3 Nonprofit • Cornhill, Utica NY
We are a historically Black organization with a simple purpose:
Teach Black history
Preserve Black history
Support the Black community
THREE PILLARS, ONE COMMUNITY
Senior Wellness, Youth Programs & Adult Learning
Bessie Hicks senior program, RISE & Shine youth life skills every Saturday, and adult programming at the Empowerment Center.
Juneteenth & Annual Celebrations
10 years of Juneteenth. Quarterly cookouts. Black History Month programming. 1,000+ community members gather every June.
Making History Project and Archive
Recording interviews, preserving documents, and sharing the stories of Black Utica for generations to come.
Our Work >
10th Annual — Free to Attend
Juneteenth Celebration
June 19 & 20, 2026
Music. Performances. Local Vendors. Family Fun.
Free vending for 50 small businesses thanks to Economic Mobility Sponsor Bank of Utica.
