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Feinman: Make NYS History Great Again

August 27, 2018 by Peter Feinman Leave a Comment

On August 28, 2012, Governor Andrew Cuomo launched the Path through History program.

The plenary address was given by Kenneth Jackson of Columbia University. In his address, Jackson spoke of the ways in which New York had been a national leader over the centuries. He recounted various events, named various people and places, and highlighted the prominence of the Empire State. He also noted how much better other states like Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia were at touting their history. You would never know that George Washington spent more time here than in any other state during the American Revolution.

How have things gone in the last six years? What should we advocate for during this gubernatorial election year? To read more go to Make New York State History Great Again.

 

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Filed Under: History Tagged With: AMC Turn, Andrew Cuomo, Culper Spy Ring, Ken Jackson, Path Through History, Public History, U.S. Civil Rights Trail

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