News Articles
IMLS Signs Historic America250 Agreement Commemorating Nation's 250th Anniversary
Published August 5, 2021 | State History
This article originally appeared on the IMLS website. America250, the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 led by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, announced an agreement with IMLS and more than 20 agencies...
CALL FOR PAPERS Afro-Americans in New York Life and History
Published August 6, 2021 | State History
Afro-Americans in New York Life and History welcomes the submission of original research examining all aspects of Black life in New York State for an upcoming issue of the journal. We seek to engage a variety of issues ad...
Saratoga County History Roundtable: “Starks Dake: Not Just About Ice Cream”
Published August 6, 2021 | State History
This article originally appeared on the Saratoga County History Round Table website. Starks Desivigna Dake was born May 9,1852. He died on November 10, 1937, at the family homestead in Middle Grove after a long illness. As stated in the Saratog...
IMLS Awards More Than 200 Grants to Help Museums Meet Community Needs
Published August 9, 2021 | State History
This article originally appeared on the IMLS website. The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced grant awards totaling $29,545,363 for museums across the nation to improve services to their communities. Through the agency’s large...
Rome Historical Society Video Interview Project
Published August 11, 2021 | State History
This article originally appeared in a Rome Historical Society press release. Rome Historical Society (RHS) is putting a call out to community members willing to share their memories of Griffiss in a video interview. RHS staff will invite the fi...
Russell Shorto to Keynote NYSFHC@Home 2021 Conference
Published August 12, 2021 | State History
This article originally appeared in a New York Genealogical and Biographical Society newsletter. Author Russell Shorto will launch the 2021 New York State Family History Conference with a keynote address, “The Truth about Family Histo...
Sharon Historical Society Webinar Playbacks Available
Published August 12, 2021 | State History
This article originally appeared on the Sharon Historical Society website. If you would like to watch a playback of the Sharon Historical Society webinar, "Civil War Diary of Lieutenant William Hill - Signal Corp." (or any of the...
Bethlehem Historical Museum Open Sundays
Published August 17, 2021 | State History
This article originally appeared in a Bethlehem Historical Association Museum press release. The Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum, home of the Bethlehem Historical Association, is open Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 PM. Come explore the exhib...
New York Landmarks Conservancy: 2021 Sacred Sites Open House Photo Contest
Published August 17, 2021 | State History
This article originally appeared on the New York Landmarks Conservancy website. Participate in the Landmarks Conservancy’s annual Sacred Sites Open House Photo Contest on Facebook! Submit photo(s) of your favorite sacred site (church, ...
Six IMLS Museum Grant Opportunities Now Available
Published August 17, 2021 | State History
This article originally appeared on the IMLS website. Museums and related organizations across the United States have six opportunities in the coming months to apply for grants from the nation’s primary source of federal funding for museum serv...
New Grant Round Opens for Pomeroy Foundation’s Legends & Lore Marker Program
Published August 17, 2021 | State History
This article originally appeared on the William G. Pomeroy Foundation website. The William G. Pomeroy Foundation has officially started accepting online applications for Legends & Lore marker grants beginning Monday, Aug. 16, through M...
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 grants for 239 humanities projects across the country. These grants...
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 to unveil its new virtual Five-Borough New York City Women’s Ri...
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 preser...
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...
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 south...
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 Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, Orange County, are now more fully accessible to all visitors. ...
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 Institute for Museum and Library Ser...
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...
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...