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William Pomeroy Foundation

Fulton County Theater Getting Historic Marker

May 25, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Glove Theatre courtesy Wikimedia user LX MillerThe Glove Theatre, built-in 1914, is a hidden treasure in downtown Gloversville, in Fulton County, NY. Originally designed as an 800-seat theater that could show an array of performances, from vaudeville, concerts, and ultimately movies. In 1920 it became the flagship theater and home office of Schine Enterprises until 1965. It did not originally have a marque, but in 1939 the current marque was installed to resemble other local theaters. [Read more…] about Fulton County Theater Getting Historic Marker

Filed Under: Arts, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Fulton County, Glove Theatre, Gloversville, Historic Preservation, Montgomery County, Performing Arts, Theatre, William Pomeroy Foundation

New Railroad Attraction at Copake Iron Works

May 25, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Pomeroy Family Railroad at the Copake Iron WorksFriends of Taconic State Park (FTSP) will celebrate the grand opening of the Pomeroy Family Railroad at the Copake Iron Works in Taconic State Park on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 2 pm. The public is invited to attend the celebration and take an inaugural ride on the railroad. [Read more…] about New Railroad Attraction at Copake Iron Works

Filed Under: Events, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Copake Iron Works, railroads, Taconic State Park, William Pomeroy Foundation

National Historic Marker Day Seeks Volunteers

March 7, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

WM HH Crosier Historic MarkerThe third annual National Historic Marker Day has been set for Friday, April 28th. National Historic Marker Day is a service-oriented event that encourages people to help beautify their communities by cleaning historic markers and to learn about local history. [Read more…] about National Historic Marker Day Seeks Volunteers

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: William Pomeroy Foundation

Great American Rail-Trail Historical Marker Program

January 30, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

historic marker design for the Great American Rail-Trail programThe William G. Pomeroy Foundation has announced a partnership with the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) to launch the Great American Rail-Trail Historical Marker Program, helping to bring greater attention to the history that is embedded along the 3,700-mile coast-to-coast route.

Markers will be installed along the developing trail, one of RTC’s signature programs, between Washington, D.C. and Washington State. [Read more…] about Great American Rail-Trail Historical Marker Program

Filed Under: History, Recreation Tagged With: Grants, Great American Rail-Trail, William Pomeroy Foundation

$100K Awarded To Museum Educators

October 31, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Pomeroy FundThe Pomeroy Fund for NYS History has awarded 20 history-related organizations across New York State $5,000 each during its fifth grant round to bring back or hire museum educators. [Read more…] about $100K Awarded To Museum Educators

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City, Western NY Tagged With: Beacon Historical Society, Chapman Museum, Education, Edward Hopper House Museum, Grants, Greater Ridgewood Historical Society, Historic Cherry Hill, John Brown Lives, Lewis County Historical Society, Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor, Mount Gulian Society, Museum Association of New York, North Creek Railway Depot, Putnam History Museum, Saratoga Springs History Museum, Seneca Falls Historical Society, Slate Valley Museum, Staatsburgh State Historic Site, Time and the Valleys Museum, Underground Railroad Education Center, Vander Ende Onderdonk House, Wappingers Historical Society, William Pomeroy Foundation

Historic Marker Program to Commemorate Revolutionary America

October 26, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

historic people places things markerIn celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and William G. Pomeroy Foundation have announced a collaboration to establish a new historic marker program to commemorate points of interest significant to Revolutionary America. [Read more…] about Historic Marker Program to Commemorate Revolutionary America

Filed Under: History Tagged With: America's 250th Anniversary, American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, Grants, William Pomeroy Foundation

$50K Grant Supports Clarkson History Majors

October 9, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

William G Pomeroy FoundationClarkson University has received a $50,000 grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to support students majoring in history who pursue service-learning projects to gain professional experience in the field. [Read more…] about $50K Grant Supports Clarkson History Majors

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History Tagged With: Grants, William Pomeroy Foundation

Historic Canals Marker Grants Available

September 16, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

pomeroy foundation signThe William G. Pomeroy Foundation has announced the newest grant round of its Historic Transportation Canals Marker Grant Program, opened on September 7th.

This program commemorates the historical significance of transportation canals in the United States with roadside markers. [Read more…] about Historic Canals Marker Grants Available

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Historic Preservation, William Pomeroy Foundation

New Roadside Markers To Honor Lafayette

September 12, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Lafayette Trail marker located in Greenland, NHIn celebration of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 265th birthday, the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and The Lafayette Trail, Inc. have announced the launch of a new historic marker series commemorating the French General’s involvement and service during the American Revolution. [Read more…] about New Roadside Markers To Honor Lafayette

Filed Under: History Tagged With: American Revolution, Historic Preservation, Lafayette, Military History, Public History, William Pomeroy Foundation

$400K Grant to AASLH Supports US 250th Anniversary

September 9, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

AASLH logoThe William G. Pomeroy Foundation has announced they are providing a $400,000 grant to the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) to expand AASLH’s capacity to serve and prepare the public history and museum community for the 250th anniversary, or Semiquincentennial, of the United States in 2026. [Read more…] about $400K Grant to AASLH Supports US 250th Anniversary

Filed Under: History, Western NY Tagged With: AASLH, America's 250th Anniversary, Grants, Public History, William Pomeroy Foundation

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