History

This article originally appeared in a New York State Education Department press release. Students from across the region will compete at this weekend’s Capital Region History Day, which will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the New York ...

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 on the I Love NY website. Fall Path Through History Weekends will take place October 12-14. Participation is open to all sites hosting an event at any point during the weekend. Unique offerings can hel...

This article originally appeared on the WAMC Northeast Public Radio website. Preparations are under way in Albany for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. two years from now. Members of USA-250, Albany County’s commission to prepare for the 202...

A gift to the NYSM last year, Charles Clough's monumental painting—an awe-inspiring 9 x 16 feet—has just been installed in New York Hall. To create it, Clough invited visitors to Art Omi, a contemporary art gallery and sculpture park in Ghent, New...

This item originally appeared in the Orange County Historian's February 14th 2018 Newsletter. A new book profiles the remarkable life of an 18th century Hudson Valley woman was written by Julie Boyd Cole with Sarah Brownell.  Sarah, an orph...

This article originally appeared on the New Netherland Institute website in January, 2018. The Annual Hendricks Award is given to the best book or book-length manuscript relating to any aspect of New Netherland and the Dutch colonial experience...

This article originally appeared on the Cornell University Press website in November, 2017. Oneida Utopia is a fresh and holistic treatment of a long-standing social experiment born of revival fervor and communitarian enthusiasm. The Oneid...

Please find the full article on the dig in the Rome Sentinel here. Full article on the dedication of the roadside marker by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation here.

The American Indian Workshop (AIW) was founded in 1980 at the Amsterdam Meeting of the European Association for American Studies. There were nine participants at the first meeting, but the AIW has since become the largest conference in E...

From the back jacket cover of Eleazar Lord: The Hidden Legacy by Ralph B. Titus: Eleazar Lord was a peer of the most powerful men of his day.  Working behind the scenes in New York and Washington D.C. during the pre-Civil War era...

This article appeared in Path Through History Discover the people and places that shaped American history  June 17 - 18 and October 7 -9, 2017! Path Through History Weekends are a showcase of New York State's rich and fascinating histo...

Stay up to date on events related to the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal and add your organizations events at http://nycanals200.com/

This article orgininally appeared in the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Newsletter Primary Source. Project Snapshot Grant Program name: National Leadership Grants For Museums Grant log number: MG-10-13-0009-13 Ye...

On April 6th, 2017, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that in 2016, New York State led the nation in the number of completed historic property revitalization projects using rehabilitation tax credit programs. Since the Governor signed legisl...

In honor of Women's History Month, a preview of Votes for Women, a women's suffrage exhibition opening in November 2017, is posted on the New York State Museum website. Votes for Women will celebrate the centennial of women's suffrage...

In 2013 Tom Mayes, deputy general counsel at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, was selected as a winner of the Rome Prize, which is awarded to about 30 emerging artists and scholars who represent the highest standard of excellence. A l...

The Otsego County Historical Association (OCHA) and the Otsego County Board of Representatives came together to fund a historical marker in Otsego County.   OCHA worked with the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and the Budget Committe...

Pulitzer Prize winner (Washington: A Life) Ron Chernow was honored with the 2016 Empire State Archives & History Award on November 2nd, 2016 at an event in Albany.  Before being presented the award, Chernow discussed his career--incl...

Greater Hudson Heritage Network's Awards for Excellence program seeks to recognize and commend exceptional efforts among GHHN members. Awards are made to projects that exemplify creativity and professional vision resulting in a contribut...