Research & Collections

This article originally appeared on the QNS website. The Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona has won the prestigious Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Medal for Museums, the nation’s highest honor g...

This article originally appeared in a William G. Pomeroy Foundation press release. Following a national search, the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Board of Trustees announced today that they have appointed Bill Brower as the organization’s next ...

This article originally appeared on the WAMC Northeast Public Radio website. Preparations are under way in Albany for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. two years from now. Members of USA-250, Albany County’s commission to prepare for the 202...

The New York State Museum's latest exhibit feature Canine Contrasts: Unraveling Wolves and Coyotes in New York introduces the fascinating world of wolves and coyotes as it tells the story of a wolf recently mistaken for a coyote and killed ne...

On February 7, 2019, a housing development excavation destroyed numerous unmarked military graves on Courtland Street in Lake George village. Following reports of exposed human remains, Lisa Anderson, curator of bioarchaeology at the New York Stat...

This article originally appeared on the WAMC website. WAMC is proud to announce that it has won two awards in the annual New York State Broadcasters Association contest. In the 58th Annual Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting competition, WAMC...

This article originally appeared in the New York State Education Department press release.  The New York State Museum (NYSM)  announced today the debut of its latest exhibition, Canine Contrasts: Unraveling Wolves and Coyotes in ...

This article originally appeared in a NYG&B newsletter. As part of the NYG&B’s 2024 New York State Family History Conference, “New York Stories” features a pre-recorded broadcast of entertaining and enlightening video clips of New ...

This article originally appeared on the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference website. The Arline Custer Memorial Award is presented by the MARAC Arline Custer Memorial Award Committee. This award honors the memory of Arline Custer (1909-19...

This article originally appeared on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website. The Biden-Harris Administration announced that it is designating a 1,722-square-mile area in eastern Lake Ontario as America's 16th national marine...

This article originally appeared in a DHPSNY newsletter. The New York State Office of Cultural Education is excited to present the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to support New York’s museums, ...

This article originally appeared in a Museum Hue newsletter. Museum Hue is delighted to share our next feature in our HueArts NYS docu-series. Eastville Community Historical Society was founded in 1981 and is located in Sag Harbor, NY. The Miss...

A majestic American eagle clutches two 32-star flags and carries a pennant in its beak declaring "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." Overhead, sun rays and a laurel sprig shine down, while beneath, another laurel sprig sits over a shiel...

In 2019, bones dating back to the late 18th century were uncovered at a Lake George Village construction site. For the past four years, NYSM bioarchaeology staff Lisa Anderson, Julie Weatherwax, and Alexandra DeCarlo have been working together wit...

The New York State Museum's latest exhibit feature Canine Contrasts: Unraveling Wolves and Coyotes in New York introduces the fascinating world of wolves and coyotes as it tells the story of a wolf recently mistaken for a coyote and killed ne...

This article originally appeared in a SUNY HistoryLab newsletter. This project explores print media representations of and political responses to African American physicians involved in abortion cases and the abortion rights debates of the 1950...

This article originally appeared on the 9/11 Memorial & Museum website. Beginning June 3, the 9/11 Memorial Museum will offer free admission exclusively to New Yorkers on the first Monday of each month. We invite you to come reconnect ...

This article originally appeared on the Holland Society of New York's website. Commencing in  September 2024 and concluding in August 2025, the Junior Fellowship is for a degree candidate who, at the time of application, has fulfilled all ...

This article originally appeared on the Chautauqua County website. Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. has announced the appointment of Norman Carlson as the new Chautauqua County Historian. This position had been vacant for several ...

This article originally appeared on the Saratoga Today website. The Town of Greenfield has appointed resident Duane Cornell to the position of historian.  The part-time position of historian includes the role of interpreting the past, t...