During this season of Thanks, we are grateful to our friends, subscribers, and supporters.
Together, we ensure that New York’s history endures and continues to enrich and inspire all who encounter it. Thank you for helping to amplify the voices from almost 400 years of New York State’s rich and diverse history so that they are heard and accessible for generations to come. | | Congratulations to our friends at Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany for a superb Path Through History event. Archivists from the State Archives were on hand to share information on Revolutionary War Era records housed in the Archives.
State Archives Featured Topics. | |  | October marked the six-month milestone of the NY Colonial Wars Era Digitization Project. There are more than 4,000 pages successfully scanned so far! The Trust's Project Archivist, Francis, is hard at work on the project. State Archives Colonial and Revolutionary Government Records. | | | |
A big thank you to Paul Buccieri, President & Chairman of A+E Global Media, for speaking at the Trust's NYC Stewards Reception at the Hearst Tower in October. Nearly 100 guests attended and were captivated by the discussion about upcoming programming on the History Channel /A+E Global Network and his vision to keep history present. i
Special thanks to APT Board Members, Kim Gilmore, Senior Historian at History/A+E Network, our host, George R Hearst III, and Women@Work for an unforgettable evening.
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New York History Conference
June 11-12, 2026
Marist University
Call for Proposals:
Deadline: December 15th
The New York History Conference is accepting proposals that deal with the history, culture, economy, politics, geography, anthropology, or archaeology of New York State. We also welcome proposals that use New York’s history as a lens to understand a regional, national, or international issue. Special consideration will be given to topics that directly relate to the theme of the 2026 conference.
Read more about the New York History Conference on the New York State Museum website
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Nov 18
The Arsenal of the Air: Long Island's WWII Legacy
Join us in conversation with Joshua Stoff, curator, author, and historian, to discuss how the aviation industry in Long Island aided in achieving victory in World War II. Discover how Long Island born aircrafts, Grumman and Republic, became known as outstanding fighters in the sky.
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Dec 2
10 Years Later: Inside the Investigation of the 2015 Clinton Prison Escape
New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang takes you inside the Inspector General’s far-reaching investigation into the 2015 Clinton Prison Escape, the terrifying three-week manhunt, the lasting impact on prison oversight, and the crucial role that inspectors general play in American democracy.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for “Roosevelt’s War on Words” at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site! Archie definitely had a blast!
From history to linguistics we explored one of the most surprising chapters in presidential history — Theodore Roosevelt’s bold attempt to simplify American spelling.
A huge thank-you to our incredible speakers, Lenora M. Henson and Professor David Fertig of the University at Buffalo, for bringing TR’s linguistic crusade to life with such insight and enthusiasm.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for “Dominican Studies Panel – Honoring Legacy Through History.”
We’re deeply grateful to Regent Brian Krist for the introduction, along with our distinguished panelists—Hackman Research Alum Dr. Edward Paulino, Jhensen Ortiz, and Jessy Perez-Camilo—for sharing their insights on Dominican heritage, activism, and cultural memory in New York.
Your thoughtful discussion offered an inspiring close to Hispanic Heritage Month and a meaningful reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating these histories year-round.
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When at the Cultural Education Center
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Thursdays Weekly - 10:30 am
Kids Cove | Free
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Archie's Investigation Station
Dive into the world of Archie the Jr! Archivist. Come explore a fun learning activity inspired by an issue of New York Archives Magazine, where students can discover fascinating history, analyze primary sources, and engage with interactive projects!
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Thursdays Weekly - 11:00 am
Discovery Place | Free
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Curious about New York's past?
Come uncover the stories behind the state's history— one document at a time!
Each session offers a peek into New York State’s rich and surprising history through carefully chosen original documents, photographs, and videos.
An expert archivist will be on hand to share stories, answer your questions, and reveal how we uncover and preserve the past. You never know what fascinating piece of history you’ll discover!
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Archivist Emily Allen sports disaster management wear on Halloween!
Did you know the State Archives offers guidance in records disaster management? Learn more
| | New York Archives Partnership Trust, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, supports education, preservation, and outreach programs not funded by the state in order to make accessible archives from nearly 400 years of New York's colonial and state governments. Visit us at nysarchivestrust.org and considerthesourceny.org. | | | | |
