Programs

New York State Archives

History & Archives Month is a great time to explore New York State's rich and diverse history! Whether your interest is in genealogy or general research, the State Archives has something for everyone! 

Check out our schedule of events here: 
Upcoming Events: New York State Archives Partnership Trust

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 Erie Canal - Resources Available at the New York State Library
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
12-1 pm

Online: Stories from the Field: Love Canal Interview Redaction
Thursday, October 23, 2025
2-3 pm  

On Display: Locks, Labor, and Legacy: the Erie Canal
The Erie Canal was a bold experiment in engineering, labor, and vision. This display brings together materials from the NYSL to mark the 200th anniversary of this transformative waterway. The display explores how the canal was built, who built it, and how it reshaped New York State, leaving a legacy that continues to flow today. On display through mid-December on the 7th floor of the Cultural Education Center. 

Talking Book and Braille Library

In celebration of NYS History & Archives Month, we have curated a selection of braille and audiobooks related to the 200-Year Anniversary of the Erie Canal. These titles are specifically formatted for people who have low vision, are blind, or have a physical or a print disability. 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. 

With BARD, Braille and Audio Reading Download, readers may instantly download books in audio or digital braille to any compatible phone or device. Our large collection includes the latest bestsellers and award winners, along with books and magazines for all ages in over 50 languages. There is never a cost for our personalized service and there are no waitlists or late fees. Help us spread the word to all who are eligible. So that all may read!

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/the-erie-canal-turns-200 
 

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.

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 celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal its vital importance today and into the future! 
Listen here: https://wamcpodcasts.org/podcast/happy-200th-birthday-to-the-erie-canal/

Discover New York’s 250th Commemoration Commission, created to honor the state’s vital role in the American Revolution and 250 years of striving toward our founding ideals. Learn how exhibitions, events, and programs will bring this history and its ongoing legacy to life.

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.

Enterprising Waters: New York’s Erie Canal is a traveling eight-panel exhibition from the New York State Museum that brings the canal’s visionary history, lasting impact, and bicentennial commemoration directly to schools and cultural institutions across New York. Discover how to access and download the exhibition panels to share this story with your community.

Explore a rich collection of PBS LearningMedia video resources that bring the Erie Canal’s history to life—perfect for educators and learners curious about its engineering marvels, economic impact, and cultural legacy.