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Louis Armstrong House Museum wins nation’s highest honor for impact on community

Published July 25, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared on the QNS website.

The Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona has won the prestigious Institute of Museum and...

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The William G. Pomeroy Foundation Names Bill Brower Executive Director

Published July 25, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared in a William G. Pomeroy Foundation press release.

Following a national search, the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Board of Trustees announced today that they have appointed Bill Brower as the organization’s next executive director, effective August...

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Albany County Swears in Revolutionary War Commission

Published July 16, 2024 | State History

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 2026 celebration, were sworn in at...

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A New York Minute in History Podcast Wins Outstanding Podcast Award from the NYS Broadcasters Association

Published July 2, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared on the WAMC website.

WAMC is proud to announce that it has won two awards in the annual New York State Broadcasters Association contest. In the 58th Annual Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting competition, WAMC was honored for Election Coverage...

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State Museum Opens Exhibition: “Canine Contrasts: Unraveling Wolves And Coyotes In New York”

Published July 2, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared in the New York State Education Department press release. 

The New York State Museum (NYSM)  announced today the debut of its latest exhibition, ...

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New York Genealogical & Biographical Society Annual Conference Call for Submissions

Published July 2, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared in a NYG&B newsletter.

As part of the ...

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Arline Custer Memorial Award Nominations Open

Published July 2, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference website.

The Arline Custer Memorial Award is presented by the MARAC Arline Custer Memorial Award Committee. This award honors the memory of Arline Custer (1909-1975), MARAC member and editor of the...

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Biden-Harris Administration designates new national marine sanctuary in New York state

Published July 2, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website.

The Biden-Harris Administration announced that it is designating a 1,722-square-mile area in eastern Lake Ontario as America's 16th national marine sanctuary. ...

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Introducing the NYSED Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Toolkit

Published July 2, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared in a DHPSNY newsletter.

The New York State Office of Cultural Education is excited to present the ...

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Museum Hue HueArts NYS Docu-series Episode Six: Eastville Community Historical Society

Published July 2, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared in a Museum Hue newsletter.

Museum Hue is delighted to share our next feature in our HueArts NYS docu-series. ...

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SUNY Historians Network Webinar Pilot Series: U.S. History "The Abortion Menace": African Americans and Abortion, 1950-1972

Published June 3, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared in a SUNY HistoryLab newsletter.

This project explores print media representations of and political responses to African American physicians involved in abortion cases and the abortion rights debates of the 1950s and 1960s. During these decades,...

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9/11 Memorial & Museum New York First Mondays

Published June 3, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared on the 9/11 Memorial & Museum website.

Beginning June 3, the 9/11 Memorial Museum will offer free admission exclusively to New...

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Application Open for the Holland Society of New York's Junior Fellowship Award

Published June 3, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Holland Society of New York's website.

Commencing in  September 2024 and concluding in August 2025, the Junior Fellowship is for a degree candidate who, at the time of application, has fulfilled all preliminary requirements for their...

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Chautauqua County Appoints Norman Carlson as New County Historian

Published June 3, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Chautauqua County website.

Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. has announced the appointment of Norman Carlson as the new Chautauqua County Historian. This position had been vacant for several months following the retirement of...

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Greenfield Appoints New Historian

Published June 3, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Saratoga Today website.

The Town of Greenfield has appointed resident Duane Cornell to the position of historian. 

The part-time position of historian includes the role of interpreting the past, teaching and writing about history,...

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Fort Ticonderoga Call for Papers

Published June 3, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared on the Fort Ticonderoga website.

Fort Ticonderoga has open Calls for Papers for three of its 2025 Conferences:

  • Virtual "Material
    • ...
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New York State Archives Accepting Submissions for 34th Annual Student Research Awards Statewide Competition

Published June 3, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared in a State Education Department press release.

The New York State Archives and Archives Partnership Trust are now accepting entries for the 2024 New York State Student Research Awards Statewide Competition, State Education Commissioner Betty A....

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New York State Archives Accepting Submissions for 34th Annual Student Research Awards Statewide Competition

Published June 3, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared in a State Education Department press release.

The New York State Archives and Archives Partnership Trust are now accepting entries for the 2024 New York State Student Research Awards Statewide Competition, State Education Commissioner Betty A....

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Highlight Local History with Fully-Funded Historical Markers in NYC, Long Island and Downstate Counties

Published May 2, 2024 | State History

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,...

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NEH Announces $26.2 Million for 238 Humanities Projects Nationwide

Published May 2, 2024 | State History

This article originally appeared on the National Endowment for the Humanities website.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced $26.2 million in grants for...

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