History, Natural History & the Arts
A farmer, community leader, and entrepreneur from Prattsburgh in Steuben County, NY, Raymond Fedderman established the Fedderman Wine Company in the early 1970s, creating New York State’s first Black American owned winery.
While working in the Finger Lakes region, Fedderman was encouraged to open his own winery by Walter Taylor, a member of the prominent Taylor Wine Company family and founder of Bully Hill Vineyards. [Read more…] about Conserved Wine Bottles Recall Fingers Lakes Black History
From Reddit user Stoic Eeyore comes the following list of known Trump regime impacts on Upstate New York State museum and nonprofits in the cultural sector:
Several institutions have lost Save America’s Treasures grants, designed to conserve important museum items. The Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) received $269,038.00 from Save America’s Treasures in August, to conserve objects from 10 small and mid- size museums in New York State. [Read more…] about Upstate New York Museum Community Grant Losses: A List
This year’s Greater Hudson Heritage Network annual conference is exploring what it looks like to embrace innovation, whether that means re-envisioning the stories heritage sites tell, utilizing new technologies, or enacting meaningful change in workplace culture. [Read more…] about Greater Hudson Heritage Network 2024 Conference Call for Presenters
Coming of age during the American Revolution, Frances (Fanny) Montresor-Buchanan-Allen-Penniman (1760-1834), faced the currents of one of the most significant political events of the century. Raised by a loyalist, married first to a British officer, and ultimately marrying the famous “patriot” Ethan Allen, she reveals how a woman could move through different communities to survive and prosper in such a complex time. [Read more…] about Fort Ticonderoga Conserving 1770s Fanny Allen Portrait
On October 24th at Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison, NY, Greater Hudson Heritage Network will hold their annual one-day conference. This year’s theme is “Taking Care” and exploring what well-being for museum workers means. [Read more…] about Greater Hudson Heritage Network Conference Set For October 24th
Greater Hudson Heritage Network’s Awards for Excellence program seeks to recognize and commend exceptional efforts among the Network’s members. Awards are made to projects that exemplify creativity and professional vision resulting in a contribution to the preservation and interpretation of the historic scene, material culture, and diversity of the region. [Read more…] about Greater Hudson Heritage Network 2023 Excellence Awards Announced
Historic Huguenot Street (HHS) in New Paltz, NY, is presenting a special exhibition, Indigenous Woodsplint Baskets, on view at the DuBois Fort Visitor Center, September 13 through December 17, 2023. Focusing on several fine examples from the HHS Permanent Collection, the exhibition highlights the story of Native American resilience and craftsmanship in New York and New England. [Read more…] about Indigenous Woodsplint Baskets Exhibit in New Paltz
The New York State Council of the Arts and Greater Hudson Heritage Network Grant Program now offer three opportunities for collecting institutions in New York State including Conservation Treatment Grants, Preservation Supplies Grants, and Site Assessment Grants. [Read more…] about Conservation Grant Awardees Announced
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) have announced the Conservation Treatment Grant Program is now open. [Read more…] about NYC-Long Island Conservation Treatment Grants Available
The Clinton County Historical Association has announce it has received a Conservation Treatment Grant from the Greater Hudson Heritage Network for the conservation of a diorama created by Adirondack artist and theme park creator Arto Monaco (1913-2003).
The diorama was a gift from the Plattsburgh Rotary who commissioned the work for the 1976 United States Bicentennial celebration. It’s been moved to several locations over the years, resting finally within the CCHA Museum at 98 Ohio Avenue on the Old Base Museum Campus in Plattsburgh, NY. [Read more…] about Arto Monaco’s Valcour, Plattsburgh Battle Dioramas Being Conserved
Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) has partnered with the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation for $50,000 to provide dedicated funding for Nassau and Suffolk County museums through the 2020 Conservation Treatment Grant Program. [Read more…] about GHHN Receives $50k Conservation Grant
The Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) conference, “Experimenting with History: A Field Guide to Connecting Science and Your Heritage Organization” was recently held at Bear Mountain Inn. The welcome message touts the conference as a field guide to the area. Specifically, the areas of concern are STEM, visitations, and understanding collections better through conservation, forensics, and imaging technology. [Read more…] about Report On Greater Hudson Heritage Network’s Conference
Greater Hudson Heritage Network and the New York State Council on the Arts have announced a Creativity Incubator Grant Program.
Organizations are encouraged to apply for grants up to $5,000 to test out and experiment or implement new programmatic ideas to engage audiences. [Read more…] about Creativity Incubator Grant Program Launched
Greater Hudson Heritage Network’s Awards for Excellence program seeks to recognize and commend exceptional efforts among GHHN members. Awards are made to projects that exemplify creativity and professional vision resulting in a contribution to the preservation and interpretation of the historic scene, material culture and diversity of the region. [Read more…] about Greater Hudson Heritage Announces Award Winners
Greater Hudson Heritage Network has announced a behind-the-scenes walking tour of the Ossining Aqueduct Weir, set for Friday, May 31, 2019, from 5 to 7:30 pm. Attendees will meet at the Joseph Caputo Community Center in Ossining, and walk to the Weir on the Double Arch Bridge. [Read more…] about Tour of Old Croton Aqueduct Ossining Weir Friday
Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) will host Hands-On Historic Housekeeping Workshops in April and July on Long Island.
These full-day workshops are designed to equip attendees with the knowledge and skill sets necessary for cleaning, handling, and storing collections along with tools to teach their volunteer base these critical skills. [Read more…] about Historic Collections Care Workshops on Long Island
The Greater Hudson Heritage Network’s Annual Conference has been set for Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 at the Bear Mountain Inn & Conference Center in Bear Mountain, NY.
This year, organizers are looking for presentations that address how historic sites have found a way to give voice to individuals who have been marginalized or forgotten in history. They are especially interested in hands-on experiences; immersive experiences; and public programming that increases community engagement. [Read more…] about Call For Presenters for Greater Hudson Annual Conference
The Greater Hudson Heritage Network has announced it has been awarded five years of funding from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) for the continuation of the NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program.
GHHN has managed the NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program since 2000 and has regranted approximately $2.3 million on behalf of NYSCA to eligible organizations around New York State. Additionally, the amount of money available to regrant in 2018 has increased to approximately $106,675. [Read more…] about 2018 Material Culture Conservation Grants Available
The New York State Council on the Arts Museum Program, in partnership with CNY Arts, has announced they will again offer Professional Development Grants to eligible museums across New York State in 2018.
They have just over $33,000 to award. Museums may apply for up to $750 for a professional development opportunity for one or more staff or volunteers. Out-of-state travel cannot be supported with the award, but registration fees can be. [Read more…] about Museum Professional Development Grants Offered
Greater Hudson Heritage Network has awarded $6,992 in grants as part of its 2017 Fall Collection Needs Assessment Program: Site Assessment and Supplies Grants.
The 2017 Fall Collection Needs Assessment Program: Site Assessment and Supplies Grant, administered by Greater Hudson Heritage Network in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts, supports requests for site assessments and to purchase collection management supplies for qualified museums in New York State.
For the Fall grant funding cycle, 29 grant applications were received from institutions from 22 counties in New York State, requesting an aggregate of $20,020.77 in grant support. In all, 11 organizational awards totaling $6,992 were recommended for funding. The 2017 Collection Needs Assessment Program Grant awards range from $320 to $750. [Read more…] about Collection Assessment Program Grants Awarded
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