History, Natural History & the Arts
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation is seeking volunteers for National Historic Marker Day, set for Friday, April 29th.
The nationwide event encourages individuals and groups of all sizes to help maintain their community’s historic markers and celebrate local history. [Read more…] about Volunteers Sought for National Historic Marker Day
Carrie Berse has been named the new Executive Director of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation beginning January 24th. She succeeds Paula Miller who served as Executive Director of the Pomeroy Foundation since its inception in 2005.
The Foundation is widely known in history circles for its grant support of the installation of historical roadside signs. It also supports families facing a blood cancer diagnosis. [Read more…] about Pomeroy Foundation Names New Executive Director
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation has announced the newest grant round of its Historic Transportation Canals Marker Grant Program is now open. This program commemorates the historical significance of transportation canals in the United States with roadside markers. [Read more…] about Historic Transportation Canals Marker Grants Available
The newest grant round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s New York State Historic Marker Grant Program has officially opened. The most recognizable of the Pomeroy Foundation’s signature grant programs, these blue and yellow markers commemorate historic people, places, things or events in New York State between 1740-1921. Grant funding includes the full cost of a marker, pole and shipping. [Read more…] about Historic Marker Grants Available for Northern NY; Albany-Saratoga Regions
The Museum Association of New York (MANY) has announced ten, “Tell Your Story and Make Your Case” regional grant writing workshops across New York State this fall. These workshops are being produced as a program of the Pomeroy Fund for NYS History with support from the New York State Council on the Arts. [Read more…] about MANY Hosting Free Grant Writing Workshops Across NYS
The Washingtonville Cemetery has installed a new historic roadside marker commemorating Washingtonville Cemetery, an early burial ground in Orange County.
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s Snap That Sign photo-taking campaign is back for a second year and welcomes public participation across New York State for this outdoor, family-friendly activity. [Read more…] about Pomeroy Foundation Seeks Volunteers To Photograph Their Historic Signs
The newest grant round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s New York State Historic Marker Grant Program is now open. This program commemorates historic people, places, things or events in New York State within the time frame of 1740-1921. Grant funding includes the full cost of a marker, pole and shipping. [Read more…] about Grants Available For Downstate Historic Signs
The first-ever National Historic Marker Day, initiated by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, will be held Friday, April 30th.
The nationwide event is designed to encourage communities everywhere to help maintain their historic markers by cleaning and taking care of them, all while providing an opportunity to celebrate their important local history. [Read more…] about Pomeroy Foundation Declares National Historic Marker Day Apr 30th
The newest grant round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s Historic Transportation Canals Marker Grant Program is now open. This program commemorates the historical significance of transportation canals in the United States with roadside markers. [Read more…] about Historic Canal Sign Grants Available