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William Pomeroy Foundation

Volunteers Sought for National Historic Marker Day

April 26, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

National Historic Marker DayThe 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

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

Pomeroy Foundation Names New Executive Director

January 10, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Pomeroy Foundation Logo 2021Carrie 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

Filed Under: History, Western NY Tagged With: William Pomeroy Foundation

Historic Transportation Canals Marker Grants Available

September 14, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

historic people places things markerThe 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

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

Historic Marker Grants Available for Northern NY; Albany-Saratoga Regions

August 15, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

historic people places things markerThe 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

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: William Pomeroy Foundation

MANY Hosting Free Grant Writing Workshops Across NYS

June 24, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

many logoThe 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

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Museum Association of New York, William Pomeroy Foundation

Early Orange County Burial Ground Marked

May 17, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Washingtonville Cemetery SignThe Washingtonville Cemetery has installed a new historic roadside marker commemorating Washingtonville Cemetery, an early burial ground in Orange County.

 

[Read more…] about Early Orange County Burial Ground Marked

Filed Under: History, New York City Tagged With: Cemeteries, Orange County, William Pomeroy Foundation

Pomeroy Foundation Seeks Volunteers To Photograph Their Historic Signs

May 7, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Pool's Brook historic marker courtesy Pomeroy FoundationThe 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

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

Grants Available For Downstate Historic Signs

April 30, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

WM HH Crosier Historic MarkerThe 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

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City Tagged With: Grants, Historic Preservation, New York City, William Pomeroy Foundation

Pomeroy Foundation Declares National Historic Marker Day Apr 30th

April 24, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

National Historic Marker Day Graphic FinalThe 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

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

Historic Canal Sign Grants Available

April 6, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Erie Canal Locktender's House at Lock 51 in Jordan NYThe 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

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

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