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Archive Adventures: Discover New York’s Hidden Stories

11 am
Discovery Place

Free

Curious about New York's past? Come uncover the stories behind the state's history— one document at a time! Join us every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. for "Ask an Archivist" at the New York State Museum. Each session offers a peek into New York State’s rich and surprising history through carefully chosen original documents, photographs, and videos. An expert archivist will be on hand to share stories, answer your questions, and reveal how we uncover and preserve the past. You never know what fascinating piece of history you’ll discover!

Spies, Treason, and War!

Come meet Archivist Brian Keough to learn about Benedict Arnold's treachery and spymaster John Andre's infamous “boot documents” from the Revolutionary War era!

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