In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and William G. Pomeroy Foundation have announced a collaboration to establish a new historic marker program to commemorate points of interest significant to Revolutionary America. [Read more…] about Historic Marker Program to Commemorate Revolutionary America
America's 250th Anniversary
$400K Grant to AASLH Supports US 250th Anniversary
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation has announced they are providing a $400,000 grant to the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) to expand AASLH’s capacity to serve and prepare the public history and museum community for the 250th anniversary, or Semiquincentennial, of the United States in 2026. [Read more…] about $400K Grant to AASLH Supports US 250th Anniversary
“This Man’s A Spy!” Free Family Concert in Westchester County
The Yorktown Heritage Preservation Commission (YHPC), Yorktown 250, and Revolutionary Westchester 250 will present “This Man’s A Spy!,” a family friendly concert inspired by the fateful encounter between American General Benedict Arnold and British Major John André, set for Saturday, August 6th at Railroad Park in Yorktown Heights. [Read more…] about “This Man’s A Spy!” Free Family Concert in Westchester County
Saratoga County Unveils Efforts for 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War
On June 30th, 2022, Saratoga County officials unveiled the official brand, America’s Turning Point, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War era events that happened in Saratoga County.
Never before in world history had a British Army surrendered until October 17, 1777 when General John Burgoyne and his army, cold, starving, and battered from their defeat at the Battle of Bemis Heights, surrendered to General Gates and his Patriot army at Saratoga in what is now known as the Turning Point of the American Revolution. [Read more…] about Saratoga County Unveils Efforts for 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War
America’s 250th & The Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has announced “IMLS 250: All Stories. All People. All Places,” a new initiative to engage the nation’s libraries, museums, and archives as they commemorate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. [Read more…] about America’s 250th & The Institute of Museum and Library Services
Bruce Dearstyne On Commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary
Planning has begun for commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, to be officially called the “Semiquincentennial.” The federal government has established America 250. A number of states, including Virginia have established state commissions. In Massachusetts it is called Revolution 250. [Read more…] about Bruce Dearstyne On Commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary
The State Historian on the 250th Anniversary of the Revolution
This week on The Historians Podcast, New York State Historian Devin Lander discusses plans to observe the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.
Prior to being named State Historian, Lander was executive director of the Museum Association of New York. [Read more…] about The State Historian on the 250th Anniversary of the Revolution
America’s 250th Student Fellowships Funded In Western NY
The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation has awarded SUNY distinguished professor of history Michael Leroy Oberg, the SUNY Geneseo Center for Local and Municipal History, and a consortium of six other colleges and universities, a three-year grant of more than $300K for American War of Independence Semiquincentennial student fellowships.
Several of the institutions in the fellowship program have committed $150K of matching funds for the project, bringing the total to over $450K. [Read more…] about America’s 250th Student Fellowships Funded In Western NY
Saratoga National Historical Park Getting $6.6M For Infrastructure
The primary visitor experience at Saratoga National Historical Park is about to benefit from $6.6 million in funding provided by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).
Extensive work on the park’s self-guided battlefield Tour Road will begin in 2022 and is expected to result in increased accessibility and visible improvements to the parking areas, trailheads, walkways, seating, exhibits and viewing areas along the ten-mile-long route. [Read more…] about Saratoga National Historical Park Getting $6.6M For Infrastructure
State Museum Creating American Revolution 250th Webpage
The New York State Museum is in the process of creating a webpage dedicated to New York State’s Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. [Read more…] about State Museum Creating American Revolution 250th Webpage