This article originally appeared in a New York State Education Department press release.
The New York State Museum is thrilling audiences of all ages with a new, dynamic lineup of weekday programs, officially launching this week. Visitors can now explore a different public...
This article originally appeared on the NYSTIA website.
As we move ever close to the commemoration of the founding of the United States and New York’s role in the American Revolution and the continuing struggle to achieve the ideals of liberty and equality set out in the...
The Erie Canal is one of the most groundbreaking human-made waterways in American history. Since its grand opening in October 1825, it has transformed access to the North American interior from the Atlantic seaboard, propelling New York to the forefront of population growth, industrial...
Our new season kicks off with an episode that highlights the war experiences of the legendary Rhode Island Regiment, a multiracial combat regiment that served through the entirety of the American Revolution, from the Siege of Boston to the disbanding of the Continental Army in 1783. The...
This article originally appeared on the William G. Pomeroy Foundation website.
Are you passionate about U.S. history and love uncovering stories from the past? If so, the William G. Pomeroy Foundation may have the perfect opportunity for you.
This article originally appeared in an IMLS newslettter.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the launch of the first-ever National Museum Survey (NMS) dedicated to understanding the scope and scale of museums’ presence and reach within the United States...
This article originally appeared in a William G. Pomeroy Foundation press release.
The next regional round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s New York State Historic Marker Grant Program is now open. Markers funded through this program commemorate historic people, places,...
This article originally appeared as a William G. Pomeroy Foundation press release.
The next regional round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s New York State Historic Marker Grant Program is now open. Markers funded through this program commemorate historic people, places,...
This article originally appeared on the Oswego County Today website.
The Oswego County Legislature’s Government, Courts and Consumer Affairs Committee presented a commendation to Barbara J. Dix for her dedication to preserving local history during her career as a historian. Dix...
This article originally appeared on the Consider the Source NY website.
The New York State Archives announces its thirty-fifth annual Student Research Awards competition to promote and recognize excellence in student research. The main purpose of the awards program is to...
This article originally appeared on the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History website.
“The Declaration at 250” is a multi-year, broad-based initiative by the Gilder Lehrman Institute to recognize the importance of the Declaration of Independence in the history of America...
This article originally appeared on the World Canal Conference 2025 website.
In 2025, global leaders in canal and inland waterway management and innovation will gather in Buffalo, NY, USA for the World Canals Conference. The 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal provides a powerful...
This article originally appeared on the Chenango County Historical Society website.
On Oct. 12, in celebration of Path Through History weekend, the Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) will unveil an exhibit refresh of “Chenango County in Fifty Stories,” on display in the...
This article originally appeared on the World Canals Conference website.
The World Canals Conference is the marquee event for inland waterways experts and enthusiasts from all over the world to gather and learn from one another. Follow your passion to experience how the...