Office of State History

This article originally appeared on the New Netherland Institute website in July, 2018.

The 41st Annual Conference of the New Netherland Institute will convene in Albany at the New York State Museum on the 22nd of September 2018. This year's title is "Conflict and Collaboration...

The Gilder Lehrman Institute has named the 2018 History Teachers of the Year. The winners were selected based on their dedication to teaching American History, creativity and use of primary sources in the classroom. Read more...

This article originally appeared on the Oneida County History Center website in July, 2018.

Out selfie scavenger hunt returns this August! Explore Mohawk Valley history through this interactive, county-wide scavenger hunt. Grab your camera to learn about the people, places, and...

"The Historians" is a weekly audio interview podcast that features authors and other guests who discuss the rich heritage of the region and the nation.

Bob Cudmore is host and producer of “The Historians.” Read more...

This article originally appeared on the Friends of Women's Rights National Historical Park website in July 2018.

Women’s Rights National Historical Park (NHP) is pleased to announce Convention Days 2018. In 2018, we are exploring the power of words to commemorate the 225th...

The National Abolition Hall of Fame and Musuem will induct three abolitionists into the Hall of Fame in October of this year. The selected inductees are; Frances E. W. Harper, Laura Smith Haviland, and Reverand Samuel J. May Jr. 

To celebrate the induction there will be a ceremony on...

Congratulations to all of the students from across New York State who took part in New York History Day.  Special acknowledgement should be given to the following students, their teachers, and families for achieving medals at the National History Day competition at the University of Maryland....

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...

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...