In 1919 New York State passed legislation to create an officially-appointed historian in every town, village, city, borough and county across the Empire State. It provided every municipality with a distinctly identifiable person whose duties would be to ensure that the history of that area was collected, preserved and used to promote the history and heritage of the communities of New York. [Read more…] about History of the Association of Public Historians of New York State
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Association of Public Historians of NYS Conference in Ithaca Sept 18-20
The Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) will hold their 2023 Annual Conference in Ithaca, NY, September 18-20, 2023. The conference draws more than 100 government-appointed historians and affiliates from across the state. The conference theme is “Home, Sweet Home” and its various implications. [Read more…] about Association of Public Historians of NYS Conference in Ithaca Sept 18-20
New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide Released
2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the foundational document of the revolution that occurred between 1774 and 1783 and resulted in the creation of the United States of America. What is now the State of New York played an immense and vital role in both the Revolutionary Era and the subsequent 250 years of American history. [Read more…] about New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide Released
Association of Public Historians of NYS Call for Proposals
The Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) is now accepting proposals for their 2023 Annual Conference, set for September 18th through 20th, in Ithaca, Thompkins County, NY. This year’s theme is “Home, Sweet Home.” The annual conference draws approximately 100 government-appointed historians and affiliates from across the state. [Read more…] about Association of Public Historians of NYS Call for Proposals
Municipal Historians Annual Conference Registration Open
The Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) will hold their 2022 Annual Conference of municipal historians September 19th through 21st, in Kingston, Ulster County, NY.
The conference draws more than 100 government-appointed historians and affiliates from across the state. [Read more…] about Municipal Historians Annual Conference Registration Open
2022 Public Historians Conference Call for Proposals
The Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) 2022 Annual Conference will be held in Kingston, NY, September 19-21, 2022. The conference draws more than 100 government-appointed historians and affiliates from across the state. [Read more…] about 2022 Public Historians Conference Call for Proposals
2021 APHNYS Conference Call for Papers
The Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) has announced a call for proposals for their 2021 annual meeting Watershed Moments, set for September 13th through 15th, at the Lake Ontario Events & Conference Center, in Oswego, NY. [Read more…] about 2021 APHNYS Conference Call for Papers
NYS Public Historians Meeting Via Zoom
The Association of Public Historians in New York State (APHNYS) has invited area historians and the public to their Region 7 virtual meeting hosted by the Oneida County History Center on Friday, April 9th from 9 to 11:30 am. [Read more…] about NYS Public Historians Meeting Via Zoom
Public Historians Conference In Albany in September
The Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) has announced that the 2019 Annual State Conference will be held at the Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, on September 9-11, 2019.
The conference planning committee is currently seeking proposals for conference presentations. Proposals can be submitted for papers, panels and interactive programs. [Read more…] about Public Historians Conference In Albany in September
Public Historians Regional Mtg In Oneida Co Saturday
The Association of Public Historians in New York State (APHNYS) has announced their Region 7 (Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, and Schoharie counties) spring meeting has been set for Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 9 am to 3 pm.
The meeting will be held at the Waterville Library, 206 White Street in Waterville. The schedule includes: [Read more…] about Public Historians Regional Mtg In Oneida Co Saturday