Next month, October, is New York State History Month. As usual, the State Museum is planning several activities and offers suggestions for commemorations. Other public history organizations are gearing up for events to “celebrate the history of New York State and recognize the contributions of state and local historians,” in the words of Section 52.02 of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, which established State History Month by statute. [Read more…] about The 25th Annual NYS History Month Presents Challenges, Opportunities
New York State History Month
Bruce Dearstyne: Making Use of New York’s Usable Past
New York, the nation’s historically most important state, has a lot of history worth exploring and sharing more extensively. That history is particularly useful for perspective on current critical public issues.
Many of these are discussed in a historical vacuum, as if they have never been considered before. In fact they have, and history is a good place to start the discussion because it provides parallels, precedents, and perspectives. [Read more…] about Bruce Dearstyne: Making Use of New York’s Usable Past
A New York State History Month Virtual Series
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site has announced that this year’s Tuesday Talk series, which recognizes New York State History Month, will be held virtually. Each week a speaker will present a topic connected to regional or New York State history. [Read more…] about A New York State History Month Virtual Series
October is New York State History Month
Originally, 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.
Since many history-related organizations close after Columbus Day, legislation was passed in 2019 that changed History Month to October to allow for more organizational participation and to align with the state’s Path Through History Weekend. [Read more…] about October is New York State History Month
NYS History Month Talks At Schoharie Crossing
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is set to hold its fourth 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 of charge 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 will be accepted. [Read more…] about NYS History Month Talks At Schoharie Crossing
Schoharie Crossing’s NYS History Month Series Set
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will conduct its third 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.
This year, the series starts on Tuesday the 7th with Liaisons Plaisantes performing music from the early 19th century. Music during the early part of the 19th century was not only entertainment but also connected people and communities. All along the turnpikes and canals of New York, music reflected the culture, political, social movements and a changing world view in light of new innovations. [Read more…] about Schoharie Crossing’s NYS History Month Series Set