Programs

Curious about New York's past? Come uncover the stories behind the state's history— one document at a time! Join us every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. for "Ask an Archivist" at the New York Museum. Each session offers a peek into New York State’s rich and surprising history through carefully chosen original documents, photographs, and videos. An expert archivist will be on hand to share stories, answer your questions, and reveal how we uncover and preserve the past. You never know what fascinating piece of history you’ll discover!

March 5: Women, Words, and the Written Record: Exploring the NYS Archives’ Collections.

March 12: Women, Words, and the Written Record: Exploring the NYS Archives’ Collections.

March 19: Women, Words, and the Written Record: Exploring the NYS Archives’ Collections.

March 26: Sojourner Truth Fights For Her Family. 
Did you know that before she became a legendary abolitionist and women’s rights activist, Sojourner Truth fought a legal battle in New York to free her son from slavery? Come see New York State Supreme Court documents from 1828, which recount Sojourner Truth’s historic legal victory to secure the freedom of her son, Peter, after he was illegally sold into slavery.