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Bruce Dearstyne

Connecting History And Public Policy

January 3, 2013 by Bruce Dearstyne 1 Comment

Four recent developments remind us of the opportunities to tie history to other initiatives here in New York. Doing that successfully will continue to require leadership, persistence, and imagination.

*New York pride…and history? The New York State Economic Development Corporation is running ads in business journals to attract businesses to the state. The ads link to the Development Corporation’s Web Site. The ads say, among other things: [Read more…] about Connecting History And Public Policy

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Baseball Hall of Fame, Bruce Dearstyne, Disaster Management, Economic Development, Erie Canal, Historic Preservation, Hudson River, Hurricane Sandy, Natural History, Public History

Public History and Debate of Public Issues

December 3, 2012 by Bruce Dearstyne 4 Comments

How important is “public history?”

The essay on public history in the newly published second edition of the Encyclopedia of Local History, provides some fresh insights. The Encyclopedia, edited by Tompkins County Historian Carol Kammen, a long-time leader in the field, and Amy H. Wilson, an independent museum consultant and former director of the Chemung County Historical Society in Elmira, is  a rich source of fresh insights on all aspects of local history. [Read more…] about Public History and Debate of Public Issues

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Bruce Dearstyne, Carol Kammen, Education, Environmental History, Natural History, NYS Thruway, Political History, Public History, Tourism, Transportation

Is November New York State History Month?

October 31, 2012 by Bruce Dearstyne Leave a Comment

Is November New York State History Month?

Section 57.02 of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law says that it is:

57.02 New York state history month

1. Each month of November following the effective date of this section shall be designated as New York state history month. [Read more…] about Is November New York State History Month?

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Bruce Dearstyne, Municipal Historians, New York State Museum, Online Resources, Public History, Tourism

Should We Teach NY State and Local History?

September 26, 2012 by Bruce Dearstyne 4 Comments

If you have an opinion on whether or not New York State and local history should be taught in our public schools, now is the time to speak up.

As noted on September 17 here at the online news magazine New York History, the State Education Department has released a draft version of the “New York State Common Core K-8 Social Studies Framework” for review and comment until October 11 [online]. There is a link there for people to submit comments. After revision, the document will go to the Board of Regents for adoption as state education policy. [Read more…] about Should We Teach NY State and Local History?

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Bruce Dearstyne, Common Core, Education, New York State Education Department, Social Studies Curriculum

Bridges And New York History

August 22, 2012 by Bruce Dearstyne 3 Comments

New York State has approximately 17,000 highway bridges. They are essential for traveling around our state and connecting our communities. About 37% are “functionally obsolete” or “structurally deficient,” according to DOT, a reminder of the need for continuing investment to maintain valuable resources.

Bridges – old and new – are part of community and state history. The story of three historically significant bridges shows various connections to history. [Read more…] about Bridges And New York History

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Bruce Dearstyne, Dutchess County, floods, Historic Preservation, Hudson River, NYS Thruway, Poughkeepsie, Public History, Rockland County, Schoharie County, Tourism, Transportation, Ulster County, Westchester County

Strengthening NY’s Historical Enterprise: Canadian Models

June 28, 2012 by Bruce Dearstyne Leave a Comment

Several recent posts here at New York History remind us of the incredible richness and diversity of New York’s history and the outstanding programs and organizations that are responsible for it. But others demonstrate the need for more resources, visibility and coordination. [Read more…] about Strengthening NY’s Historical Enterprise: Canadian Models

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Bruce Dearstyne, Canada, Online Resources, Public History

History Education: Waiting For The Common Core

May 23, 2012 by Bruce Dearstyne Leave a Comment

The State Education Department has not yet released the proposed new Common Core standards for English Language Arts, which includes “Literacy in History/Social Studies.” Several previous posts have explored the implications for state and local history in our state. [Read more…] about History Education: Waiting For The Common Core

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Bruce Dearstyne, Common Core, Education, Social Studies Curriculum

Teaching New York History: Three Frameworks

May 7, 2012 by Bruce Dearstyne 4 Comments

The revision of the New York State social studies curriculum should involve, or call on the expertise of, many individuals and historical groups, or they should consider proactively advancing their suggestions. Peter Feinman’s recent post included the resolutions of the annual meeting in March of the New York State Social Studies Council, articulating the concerns of social studies teachers and reaffirming the importance of social studies. [Read more…] about Teaching New York History: Three Frameworks

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Bruce Dearstyne, Education, Social Studies Curriculum

Social Studies Curriculum: Time to Speak Up

March 1, 2012 by Bruce Dearstyne 4 Comments

If you are interested in strengthening the teaching of New York State and local history in New York’s schools, now is the time to speak up.

A recent post by Peter Feinman informed us that the State Education Department is now working on revision of the state social studies standards. The current standards, last revised several years ago, are in need of revision and updating. [Read more…] about Social Studies Curriculum: Time to Speak Up

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Bruce Dearstyne, Common Core, Education, Public History, Social Studies Curriculum

Downton Abbey and Hudson Valley Historic Houses

February 8, 2012 by Bruce Dearstyne 3 Comments

Many people are fascinated by the serial British drama “Downton Abbey”, currently airing on PBS. The Abbey is a fictional mansion in Yorkshire, the home of a fictional family, the Granthams, and their servant staff, during the early 20th century. It is an entertaining tale of love, intrigue, loyalty, betrayal, triumph, and tragedy! And it has generated, or at least been accompanied by, new books on the real history of the time, including Jessica Fellows, The World of Downton Abbey and the Countess of Carnarvon, Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey. [Read more…] about Downton Abbey and Hudson Valley Historic Houses

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Bruce Dearstyne, Cultural History, Historic Preservation, Lyndhurst, Philipse Manor Hall, Public History, Westchester County

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