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Support the Historical Societies and Museums in Wyoming County

Published June 28 | State History

This year Wyoming County Historian's Office and museums of Wyoming County are doing a “Treasure Hunt Through History.” Participants travel around the county, look for the clue in each museum, get their map and journal stamped (each location has their own custom stamper) find the word clue, write...

EUREKA: Flushing Remonstrance at Federal Hall

Published June 26 | State History

The New York State Archives and Archives Partnership Trust are proud to partner with the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy and Federal Hall to bring a rarely displayed document -the Flushing Remonstrance- to Manhattan.
On view for one week only, June 27th - July 2nd...

VR Provides Vivid Storytelling – Book Group

Published June 26 | State History

This month on the blog we are excited to share an interview with Historic Cherry Hill. Their partnership with Siena College uses VR and demonstrates how humanities organizations are reaching out to their audiences through new technology. The world around us is constantly changing and so the...

Historians Podcast Episode

Published June 19 | State History

An episode of The Historians Podcast is heard every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on WBDY-LP (99.5 FM) in Binghamton, N.Y., the radio station of the Bundy Museum of History and Art.
The Historians Podcast is available on bobcudmore.com, Apple iTunes, GooglePlay and Soundcloud (search for Bob Cudmore...

Membership Applications Now Open - DHPSNY

Published June 19 | State History

We're excited to announce a new round of DHPSNY's Mentorship Program! The current application is for cohorts that will meet from August 2018 through January 2019. Applications for this round must be received by June 29th, 2018.
The DHPSNY Mentorship...

Annual French and Indian War Encampment Tour

Published June 12 | State History

Fri Jun 29th, 2018 to Sun Jul 1st, 2018 - All Day
This event recreates the historic siege of 1759 when British and New York troops, along with Native American allies, captured Fort Niagara from the French after a 19 day siege.
Large numbers of reenactors camp at the fort for this...

Restored 1926 O.J. Childs Firetruck to Visit Utica

Published June 12 | State History

A restored 1926 O.J. Childs Fire Truck will visit Utica Thursday, June 14-17, 2018 courtesy of the Richmond Michigan Volunteer Fire Dept.
Retired firefighter Jeff Goodar and active fighter Rob Treend will transport the restored fire truck from Michigan to its hometown Utica.
The...

Bob Cudmore, Focus on History: Podcast

Published June 7 | State History

The Historians Podcast is available on bobcudmore.com, Apple...

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New York History Blog Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

Published June 6 | State History

The New York History Blog, founded and edited by John Warren, is marking it's 10th year. The site keeps the state's history community informed about new books and publications; newly available research resources and grants; the efforts of...

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Researching New York 2018 SAVE THE DATE ~ CALL FOR PAPERS November 15-17, 2018

Published June 6 | State History

Celebrate New York State History Month at the Researching New York Conference.  The Conference meets annually in November and brings together historians, archivists, public historians, graduate students, museum curators, teachers, documentarians, and more to share their work on New York State...

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Town of Brutus/Village of Weedsport Historian Honored for 25 Years of Service

Published May 30 | State History

Jeanne Baker, the Town of Brutus and Village of Weedsport Historian, is being honored June 10th for her 25 years of dedicated service.  As a board member of the Old Brutus Historical Society Museum and as a Local Government Historian, Mrs. Baker has dedicated thousands of hours to the...

NY Cultural Heritage Tourism Network: 8th Annual Spring Conference

Published May 29 | State History

NYCHTN will be holding their 8th Annual Spring Conference, Feet Through Your Door's and More, on Wednesday June 6, 2018 at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva NY, from 8AM-3:30PM.

This year's Keynote Speaker, sponsored by...

Cottage Lawn Farmers' Market at the Madison County Historical Society

Published May 29 | State History

The 4th Annual Cottage Lawn Farmers’ Market will return on the grounds of the Madison County Historical Society located at 435 Main Street in Oneida, every Tuesday from 3- 7 pm from June 5 - September 4. The market will feature local, seasonal produce, cheese, eggs,...

Summer Sundays At The Bluff Point Lighthouse: Presented by The Clinton County Historical Association

Published May 29 | State History

The public is invited to visit the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island each Sunday in July and August as well as September 2nd from 1 to 3pm. 
Guided Tours of the Lighthouse will be provided. Transportation to the Lighthouse is the...

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First Annual Summer Studies Institute in Local History Announced

Published May 23 | State History

Nassau Community College and the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation announce a weeklong immersive field study course focused on local history taking place from June 11-15 at Nassua Community College. The historical studies will offer and opportunity for students to learn collections...

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Free Hudson River Train Tour App Now Available

Published May 22 | State History

Introducing the Hudson River Train Tour app from the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area!

It's like having the Hudson Valley in your pocket!

Between New York City and Albany, a world of history, nature, and culture awaits you. And there's no...

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New Paltz Town Historian Creates Story Map for Ulster County Poorhouse

Published May 22 | State History

New Paltz Town Historian Susan Stessin-Cohn has created a dynamic Story Map that describes the history of the Ulster County Poorhouse, which was opened in 1828 at the site of the current Ulster County fairgrounds.  The complete Story Map can be found...

Hoosick Township Historical Society Newsletters Available Online

Published May 22 | State History

The Hoosick Township Historical Society website contains links to a variety of historical resources, including past newsletters.  The website also includes information on the Society's museum, located at 166 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, New York.  The website can be accessed...

Call for Papers: Afro-Americans in New York Life and History

Published May 22 | State History

Call for Papers

Afro-Americans in New York Life and History (AANYLH) is a multidisciplinary journal that publishes peer-reviewed, original research on African American history, culture, politics, and economics, focusing primarily (though not exclusively) on New York State. The...

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First Clinton Arena Revisited

Published May 21 | State History

By: Richard L. Williams, Town of Kirkland and Village of Clinton Historian

This article originally appeared in the Waterville Times

Today’s Clinton Arena or the Edward Stanley Recreation Center, its official name, hums with activity from October to April each year.  As we...

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