October is New York State History Month!

New York State’s history community is dynamic and diverse. In October, historians, scholars, curators, preservationists, librarians, archivists, genealogists, re-enactors, and educators will work together to promote the education and appreciation of New York State’s rich and complex history.

Please join us for special in-person programming at the New York State Museum for October 2024 History Month and explore additional resources below.

Programs at the NYSM


Statewide Programs & Resources

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Statewide Events, Programs, and More!

Visit the Office of State History events page for a comprehensive list of statewide events, lectures, site visits, and more related to New York State History Month!
http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/research-collections/state-history/events

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Path Through History

Discover how I Love NY's Path Through History can guide you to over 500 historical attractions and sites across New York!
https://iloveny.com/pth-nyshistorymonth

Organizations! Submit your events to Path Through History here: https://iloveny.com/pth-submit
Be sure to select “NYS History Month” as an event category.

Resources for Educators

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Earn CTLE in New York History

The NYSM currently offers several CTLE programs with an emphasis on events and artifacts central to the history of New York State. 

 


Additional Resources from the Office of Cultural Education

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New York State Archives

October is also American Archives Month!
New York is home to thousands of repositories, including the New York State Archives, that preserve and make accessible the primary source materials that help tell the history of our great state.

Visit the New York Archives Partnership Trust "Archives Month Resource Page" to learn more!

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New York State Library

Visit the State Library’s website to learn more about these online events that relate to New York State History and more! 

Online: The Rising Generation: Gradual Abolition, Black Legal Culture, and the Making of National Freedom 
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
12:00pm–1:00pm

Online: Pushing Boundaries: Radical Women, Reform, and Religion in Progressive Era Lily Dale, New York 
Thursday, October 10, 2024
11:15am–12:15pm
 

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Talking Book and Braille Library

In celebration of New York State History Month, we have curated a selection of braille and audiobooks for all ages.  These titles are specifically formatted for people who are blind and print disabled.  We encourage you to share them with friends and family who are patrons of the Talking Book and Braille Library or would like to begin service with us.  Not eligible for our service?  Your public library may have the same titles in a format that is available to you.  

https://nyslibrary.libguides.com/blogs/tbbl/news
 

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PBS Learning Media

The History of the United State and New York collection features resources from public broadcasting designed to complement the New York State Social Studies Framework for Grades 4, 7, and 8.  These free, media-rich resources and accompanying support materials are aligned with the key ideas for each grade level as outlined in the Framework. Each topic contains video-based resources you can use to bring history to life for your students.

https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/history-of-the-united-states-...

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A New York Minute in History Podcast

With the state’s hundreds of historical markers as a guide, this podcast explores the people, places, and experiences that made New York. New episodes are launched monthly, each telling the unique tales of New Yorkers throughout American history.

The latest episode delves into New York State’s role in the War of 1812. With a particular focus on the State Historic site at Sackets Harbor, we learn the particularly important role that New York, and New Yorkers, played in the war.
Listen here: https://wamcpodcasts.org/podcast/new-york-and-the-war-of-1812-a-new-york...

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New York History Conference Resources

Access recorded presentations from the 2024 New York History Conference. 

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History Month Promotion Kit (PDF)

Download information on how to promote History Month events in your community.

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New York State 250th Commemoration Committee

Planning for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of this nation is underway. The New York 250th Commission seeks to highlight and commemorate not just the roles of New York’s citizens during the Revolutionary War, but also the subsequent 250 years of action toward the ideals of our nation’s founding principles.

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A New York Minute in History

Listen in to discover the unique tales of New Yorkers throughout American history.

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Discover the New York History Journal!

Learn how to subscribe to the journal, purchase past issues, or submit articles. 

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Compete in Capital Region History Day!

It's never too soon to learn how to participate in this "historic" competition held annually in March.

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Office of State History

Your year-round resource for NY's history-related news, events, and resources.

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My History, My Future

Students, we want to hear from you! After you explore the resources found on the NYS History Month page, we invite you to share your views as you reflect on the past and look to the future. 

Hispanic Heritage Month / La Men de la Herencia Hispanica

Hispanic Heritage Month

Explore resources that honor the diverse histories, cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities throughout New York State.


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New Netherland Research and Collections in the Office of Cultural Education