News Articles
NYS History and Education Conference Call for Proposals
Published May 12, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared on the New York State History and Education Conference website. Innovative, accessible, and inclusive history research and education have never been more relevant than in our current moment. History has a critic...
New York State Family History Conference Program is Here
Published May 12, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared in a New York Genealogical and Biographical Society newsletter. Learn more about the five tracks and topics at this year's conference and get to know our speakers! Are you ready to return to New York and...
CCHS Selected to Participate in National Museum Assessment Program
Published May 23, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared on the Chenango County Historical Society website. The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) has been selected to participate in the national Museum Assessment Program (MAP), which is administered by the Ame...
Unveiling of Sign for 1798 Quitman Parsonage
Published May 25, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared in a Rhinebeck Historical Society press release. On Saturday, May 28, at 10:00 AM, the Town of Rhinebeck will celebrate the installation of an historical marker at Quitman House. The location is 7015 Route 9 in ...
WAMC receives Regional Edward R. Murrow, New York State Broadcasters Association Awards
Published May 25, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared in a WAMC press release. WAMC is the proud recipient of three Excellence in Broadcasting Awards in the 56th annual New York State Broadcasters Association contest. WAMC won for Outstanding Election Cover...
New From the NYG&B: A Comprehensive Overview of the Holdings of the New York State Archives
Published May 26, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared on the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society website. The vast number of unique collections available at the New York State Archives offer untold discoveries for anyone searching for New York ances...
Peterboro Heritage Sites Open Summer 2022!
Published May 31, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared in a joint Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark and National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum press release. The Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark (GSENHL) and the National Abolition Hall...
Pinkster Celebration at Schuyler Mansion on June 4, 2022
Published June 1, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared on the Friends of Schuyler Mansion website. Once a Dutch observance of Pentecost, Pinkster became a distinctly African celebration through which enslaved and free Africans maintained familial & communit...
Three New York State Museums Receive IMLS Funding to Support African American History and Culture
Published June 6, 2022 | State History
The following museums located in New York State received funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS): The Louis Armstrong Museum (Queens)--$50,000 The National Jazz Museum in Harlem (Harlem)--$49,981 Niagara Falls Undergro...
CCHS Received Funding from Stewart's Holiday Match Program
Published June 15, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared on the Chenango County Historical Society website. The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) was recently awarded a donation by the Stewart’s Holiday Match program totaling $1,000. Funds go directly to...
County Museum Plans Path Through History Celebration
Published June 15, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared on the Chenango County Historical Society website. The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) will host a special program on June 19, with several activities planned in celebration of Path Through Histo...
New Podcast Available Now: Georgia O’Keeffe and Her Visit to Wiawaka
Published June 16, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared on the WAMC Podcast website. On this episode, Devin and Lauren discuss how the poor conditions of female textile workers in Capital Region cities led to the creation of a retreat where women could “escape” the c...
IMLS 250: All Stories. All People. All Places.
Published June 17, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared in an IMLS press release. The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced a new initiative, “IMLS 250: All Stories. All People. All Places,” to engage the nation’s libraries, museums, and archives as they...
New York State History Day Professional Development Opportunities
Published June 21, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared in the New York History Day website. Get a jump start on your fall planning for New York State History Day. If you are new to History Day or a seasoned veteran we have something to help you inspire your students...
French and Indian War Encampment at Old Fort Niagara
Published June 21, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared in an Old Fort Niagara newsletter. Old Fort Niagara will host its annual French and Indian War Encampment on July 2-3-4, 2022. The event is the historic site’s largest of the year welcoming over 400 reenactors a...
Summer Sundays at The Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island
Published June 21, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared in a Clinton County Historical Association press release. The public is invited to visit the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island Sundays July 3, July 17, July 24 and July 31 from 1 pm to 3 pm. ...
Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Summit 2022
Published June 23, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared in a Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership newsletter. Save the date for the 13th Annual International Summit on Monday, September 19, 2022 from 8:45am-4:00pm. The Summite will be held at Hotel Saranac,...
Solomon Northup Scripter Award at the Brookside Museum
Published June 23, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared in a Saratoga County History Center press release. Melissa Howell, a Solomon Northup descendant, is loaning the prestigious Scripter Award, presented on behalf of Solomon Northup by the University of Southern Ca...
Registration Open for NYG&B Heritage Trips
Published June 27, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared in a NYG&B newsletter. The NYG&B is excited to announce registration is now open for our Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Heritage Trips. Later this year we will welcome you to New York City! Join us for&nbs...
The Historical Society of the Town of Chester Announces Summer Exhibit
Published June 28, 2022 | State History
This article originally appeared in a Historical Society of the Town of Chester press release. On August 20 and 21, 2022 there will be an exhibition of 300 plus photos by Itsuzo Sumy. The exhibit will be held at the Town Hall and run from...