New York History Month

NYS History Month Moved to October

December 16, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation (S.5369/A.6462) changing New York State history month from November to October.

“New York has deep historical roots and a cultural uniqueness, and history month is a great time to explore them,” Governor Cuomo said in a n announcement sent to the press. “Given that many historic sites and cultural organizations are closed in November, it makes sense to designate October as our state’s history month – giving people more opportunities to experience and learn about New York’s contributions to our nation’s progress and the arts.” [Read more…] about NYS History Month Moved to October

Mohawk Valley Transportation History at Schoharie Crossing

November 10, 2019 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is set to conduct its fifth annual Tuesday Talk series to recognize New York State History Month this November. Each week a speaker presents on regional or New York State history.

Historian Scott Haefner will discuss Transportation in the Mohawk Valley on November 12th. This presentation will explore the significance of the river valley in developing transportation to the West and covers the Bateaux era in the 18th century through Turnpikes, Canals and Railroads. Haefner is a Registered Public Historian and is the site manager of Old Fort Johnson, operated by the Montgomery County Historical Society. [Read more…] about Mohawk Valley Transportation History at Schoharie Crossing

NY State Museum, Library, Archives Celebrating NYS History Month

November 5, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York State Museum, State Library, and State Archives will celebrate New York State History Month in November with a variety of free public programs for children, families and adults. State History Month represents the opportunity for historians, museums and cultural institutions to highlight importance of New York State’s history through public programs, exhibitions and other learning opportunities.

In 1997, the New York State Legislature established November as New York State History Month with the goal “to celebrate the history of New York state and recognize the contributions of state and local historians.” The celebration had been all but abandoned by 2002, but was revived by then State Historian Robert Weible.

NYS History Month Series At Schoharie Crossing

October 27, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will conduct its fifth annual Tuesday Talk series to recognize New York State History Month this November.

Each week a speaker will present on regional or New York State history. All presentations are free and open to the public, and will begin at 6:30 pm in the Enders House adjacent to the Schoharie Crossing Visitor Center, 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter. Refreshments will be provided and donations are appreciated. [Read more…] about NYS History Month Series At Schoharie Crossing

Effort Underway To Move NYS History Month To October

February 6, 2018 by John Warren 1 Comment

Legislation has been introduced which would amend the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law to change New York State History Month from November to October according to an announcement made by the Office of State History.

The move comes on the heels of a revival of sorts for New York’s History Month, which suffered from years of being ignored. November was designed New York State History Month in 1997 by the State Legislature.

State Museum Celebrating NYS History Month

October 31, 2017 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York State Museum will celebrate New York State History Month in November with a variety of free public programs for children, families and adults. In addition, three temporary exhibitions exploring major events in New York’s history are open at the State Museum: A Spirit of Sacrifice: New York State in the First World War; Enterprising Waters: New York’s Erie Canal; and Votes for Women: Celebrating New York’s Suffrage Centennial (opens November 4).

The following is a schedule of free New York State History Month programs at the State Museum located at 222 Madison Avenue, Albany: [Read more…] about State Museum Celebrating NYS History Month

State Museum Celebrating New York State History Month

November 1, 2016 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York State Museum will celebrate New York State History Month in November with a variety of free public programs for children, families, and adults.

The following is a schedule of free New York State History Month programs at the State Museum located at 222 Madison Avenue, Albany:

November is New York State History Month

September 20, 2016 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

November was designated as New York State History Month by the New York State Legislature in 1997 with the addition of Section 57.02 to the state’s Arts and Cultural Affairs Law.

New York State History Month represents an opportunity for historians and cultural institutions to assert the vital importance of preserving and learning about our state’s history. It is also a time to engage with the public through programs and learning opportunities about the history of New York State and the ways to help preserve our history. [Read more…] about November is New York State History Month

NY State History Month: Another View

November 19, 2015 by Peter Feinman Leave a Comment

November is New York State History Month. The goal of this initiative certainly is a worthy one. Naturally as historians, a primary source document such as a press release invites a close reading of the text. That’s what historians do and government publications are not exempt from such scrutiny. The exercise is quite productive and one can learn a lot from doing it.
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State History Month: Resurgence

November 16, 2015 by Bruce Dearstyne 2 Comments

Governor Cuomo issued a Press Release on November 2 launching the new “Path Through History” website. That alone was encouraging. But he did it “in recognition of New York State History Month.” This is the first time, so far as I know, that any governor has recognized NYS History Month, which has been on the statute books since 1997. [Read more…] about State History Month: Resurgence