The 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
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New Railroad Attraction at Copake Iron Works
Friends 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
National Historic Marker Day Seeks Volunteers
The 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
Great American Rail-Trail Historical Marker Program
The 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
$100K Awarded To Museum Educators
The 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
Historic Marker Program to Commemorate Revolutionary America
In 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
$50K Grant Supports Clarkson History Majors
Clarkson 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
Historic Canals Marker Grants Available
The 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
New Roadside Markers To Honor Lafayette
In 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
$400K Grant to AASLH Supports US 250th Anniversary
The 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