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The New York State Museum today announced the creation of the New York State History Advisory Group. The group will meet periodically to advise the New York State Historian on issues related to the history field in New York State, including suggestions pertaining to local and municipal historians, academic history, historic preservation, and heritage tourism.

“The history field in New York State is broad and diverse,” said New York State Historian Devin Lander. “I look forward to meeting with the Advisory Group and listening to their suggestions on important history issues and advice on how to raise awareness of the Empire State’s rich history.”

The Advisory Group consists of historians from across the state, including academic and public historians as well as representatives from historical organizations and state agencies. A list of members is available at: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/common/nysm/files/members_of_history_advisory_....

The Advisory Group’s suggestions and recommendations are purely advisory in nature and are nonbinding.

The State Museum is a program of the New York State Education Department’s Office of Cultural Education. Located at 222 Madison Avenue in Albany, the Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  It is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Admission is free. Further information about programs and events can be obtained by calling (518) 474-5877 or visiting the Museum website at www.nysm.nysed.gov.