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Grand Opening November 17th - Onondaga Historical Association's Brewseum at Heritage Hill 

Published October 13, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared in an Onondaga Historical Association newsletter.

OHA's long-awaited museum celebrating Central New York's brewing history will soon be open!  Our newest collaboration - an exciting partnership with Heritage Hill Brewhouse...

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DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Applications Due Friday, Nov. 5

Published October 5, 2021 | State History

This article orignally appeared in a DHPSNY newsletter.

October is here, and with four weeks left before the November 5, 2021 deadline, it's the perfect time to start an application for DHPSNY Planning and Assessment Services! Not only are our services designed to help the...

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Geneseo Center for Local and Municipal History Awarded NEH Grant

Published October 5, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared in a Geneseo Center for Local and Municipal History newsletter.

Some Exciting news from the Geneseo Center for Local and Municipal History. The NEH announced today that we will be receiving an NEH-SHARP grant to support the Center.  The money will...

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NEH Awards $87.8 Million in ARP Relief Funding for Economic Recovery to Cultural and Educational Institutions

Published October 5, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared on the National Endowment for the Humanities website.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced $87.8 million...

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Registration Open for PastForward 2021

Published October 5, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared on the National Trust for Historic Preservation website.

Join thousands of preservationists and preservation lovers at the nation’s premier conference for those who work to save, sustain, and interpret historic places.

With more than 32...

Richard Williams

Kirkland Scene: Benedict Arnold

Published October 5, 2021 | State History

This article was written by Richard Williams, Kirkland and Clinton Municipal Historian.

As we are near to the 244th  anniversary of the second battle of Saratoga in October 7, 1777, let’s take a look at one of the most brilliant and heroic...

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Oneida County History Center 2021 Historical Hall of Fame & Living Legends Announced

Published September 17, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Oneida County History Center website.

The Oneida County Historical Hall of Fame, begun in 1946, has named five individuals to its 2021 inductee class: writer Jack Behrens, international literacy advocate Welthy Honsinger Fisher,...

Historical Society of the New York Courts

Dispensing Justice from a Distance: Journal of the NYS Courts During the Pandemic

Published September 17, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared in a Historical Society of the New York Courts newsletter.

When COVID-19 shut down New York, the courts stayed open. How did the vital work of the courts continue?

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Guide to Student Research and Historical Argumentation

Published September 9, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared in a National History Day newsletter.

NHD is pleased to share a brand-new resource, the Guide to Student Research and Historical Argumentation. This free teacher guide was created and co-branded with the Library of Congress and written by...

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The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Awards Critical Support to The History Center in Tompkins County for Increased Access to Community Archives.

Published September 8, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared on the History Center in Tompkins County website.

The History Center in Tompkins County was awarded funding from the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation for critical archival projects. This support is key for improving remote access to the museum’s...

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Time to Get Started on National History Day 2022

Published September 8, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared in a National History Day newsletter.

Visit nhd.org/theme for all the resources you need for #NHD2022 and the theme of Debate & Diplomacy in History: Success, Failures, Consequences. Download the 2022 contest theme book and the 2022...

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William G. Pomeroy Foundation Announces New Grant Round Opening of Historic Transportation Canals Marker Program

Published September 7, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared on the William G. Pomeroy Foundation website.

The William G. Pomeroy Foundation has announced the newest grant round of its Historic Transportation Canals Marker Grant Program, opening Tuesday, September 7. This program commemorates the historical...

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Seven Documentary Heritage Program Grants Awarded

Published September 1, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared in an Archives Partnership Trust newsletter.

Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) grants are designed to build a more comprehensive and equitable documentation of New York State's history and culture by supporting...

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Archives Partnership Trust Announces New Diversity and Collaborative Project

Published September 1, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared in an Archives Partnership Trust newsletter.

The Archives Partnership Trust is excited to share that we have received a Laura Bush 21st Century Leadership Grant from the ...

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Accessibility Enhanced at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site

Published August 31, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared in a NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation newsletter.

Grounds and parking at...

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Allegany State Park Celebrates Centennial

Published August 31, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared in a NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation newsletter.

New York’s largest State Park celebrated its 100th birthday in July. Allegany State Park, encompassing more than 64,800 acres at the state’s...

New York State Council for the Social Studies

2022 NYSCSS Convention Announced

Published August 31, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared on the NYSCSS website.

The dates and location for the 2022 New York State Council for the Social Studies Annual Convention have been announced.

Dates: Thursday, March 10 - Saturday, March 12, 2022

Location: Crown Plaza Albany - the...

Preservation League of NYS

2021 Technical Assistance Grants Now Open

Published August 30, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Preservation League of NYS website.

Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) are available to eligible NYS 501(c)3 nonprofits and municipalities. This program provides support for consulting projects that...

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Monumental Women: Women’s Equality Day

Published August 24, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared in a Monumental Women newsletter.

MONUMENTAL WOMEN TO UNVEIL A VIRTUAL FIVE-BOROUGH NYC WOMEN'S RIGHTS HISTORY TRAIL

Monumental Women is excited...

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National Endowment for the Humanities Announces $28.4 Million for 239 Humanities Projects Nationwide

Published August 17, 2021 | State History

This article originally appeared on the National Endowment for the Humanities website.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced $28.4 million in...

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