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MANY 2023 Conference Scholarships

Published November 9, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared on the MANY website.

MANY is thrilled to announce 27 scholarship opportunities available for museum professionals to attend Find Center: Access, Inclusion, Participation, and Engagement annual conference in Syracuse, NY.

Those...

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NYSCA Funds Expansion of Educational Programming at the Saratoga County History Center

Published November 9, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared in a Saratoga County History Center press release.

The Saratoga County History Center in Ballston Spa announced a $10,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts Regrowth and Capacity Grants.  The grant will...

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Madison Historical Review Call for Papers Spring 2023

Published November 7, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared on the James Madison University website.

The Madison Historical Review (MHR) is pleased to announce that we are now accepting submissions for our Spring 2023 issue. The MHR is a peer-reviewed academic journal at James...

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New Ways To Understand Robert Moses: An Interview With Katie Uva And Kara Murphy Schlichting

Published November 7, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Gotham Center for New York City History website.

If you teach courses on New York City’s history, or just have a passing interest in its past, you are sure to come across Robert A. Caro’s biography The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the...

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Abolitionists Inducted to Hall of Fame

Published November 7, 2022 | State History

This article orginally appeared on the National Abolition Hall of Fame & Museum website.

Descendants and sponsors traveled from across New York State, as well as from California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas,...

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New York State Council for the Social Studies Awards Nominations Open

Published November 7, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared on the NYSCSS website.

NYSCSS seeks your nomination to recognize exemplary social studies professionals in New York State. Consider nominating a colleague or yourself for any of our awards below....

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Multi-year Proposals Sought for Journal of the CCHS

Published November 4, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Chenango County Historical Society website.

The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) recently commemorated “National Author’s Day,” celebrating regional writers who contributed to the 10th anniversary issue of the ...

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Humanities NY Reading & Discussion Application Open

Published November 4, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared in a Humanities NY newsletter.

In each of Humanities NY's Reading & Discussion Programs, participants read a series of thematically linked texts over the course of four, five, or six sessions. At each session, participants...

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Pomeroy Foundation Grants Available for Historic Markers in Central New York

Published November 4, 2022 | State History

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

The next regional round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s New York State Historic Marker Grant Program is now open. Markers funded through the program commemorate historic people, places, things,...

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Path Through History: Wyoming County's National Votes for Women Trail

Published November 2, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Wyoming County Tourism website.

The National Collaborative for Women’s History Sites, in partnership with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, began a series of roadside markers across the United States to...

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Pomeroy Fund for NYS History Awards $100,000 to Support Museum Educators and Educational Programs

Published October 27, 2022 | State History

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

The Pomeroy Fund for NYS History has awarded 20 history-related organizations across New York State $5,000 each during its fifth grant round to bring back or hire museum educators.

The Pomeroy...

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Daughters of the American Revolution and William G. Pomeroy Foundation® Launch Historic Marker Program to Commemorate Revolutionary America

Published October 25, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared in a William G. Pomeroy Foundation press release.

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and William G. Pomeroy Foundation are proud to announce their...

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AASLH 2023 Conference Call for Papers

Published October 12, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared on the AASLH website.

The preamble to the United States Constitution, begins with the phrase “We, the People…” This phrase has become synonymous with the definition of an American identity. Despite its inclusive appearance “We, the People” was...

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DHPSNY Launches 2022 Constituent Needs Survey

Published October 12, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared in a DHPSNY newsletter.

The DHPSNY team is continually evaluating our services to ensure we are meeting the needs of collecting institutions across New York State.

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New History U High School Course: The History of American Protest

Published October 5, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History website.

The Gilder Lehrman Institute's ...

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Clarkson University Receives $50K Pomeroy Foundation Grant to Support Students Majoring in History

Published October 4, 2022 | State History

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

 Clarkson University has received a $50,000 grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation® to support students majoring in history who pursue service-learning projects to gain professional...

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MANY 2023 Call for Proposals

Published October 3, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared on the MANY website.

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Submit a Presentation Proposal for NYSCSS 2023

Published September 30, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared in a NYSCSS newsletter.

Submit a proposal for a presentation that focuses on the pivotal role of teaching and learning Social Studies in a changing world.  Be part of one of the best Social Studies professional...

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Governor Hochul Announces Unprecedented $150 Million in Capital Funding Opportunities to Open for Arts and Culture Organizations

Published September 30, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared on the New York State Governor's Office website.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a record $150 million in capital funding will be available for arts and culture organizations through the New York State Council on the Arts' Capital Projects...

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Historical Reenactment Encampments and Anniversary Events return to Saratoga National Historical Park

Published September 29, 2022 | State History

This article originally appeared in a National Park Service press release.

Saratoga National Historical Park is excited to announce a series 245th Anniversary Commemoration Events scheduled for October 2022.

“We are eager to welcome everyone to Saratoga National...

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