Steve Bodnar

Public history communications | Connecting people to history & culture through markers. Nonprofit sector. Interests: education, travel, law, art & antiques.

[Steve Bodnar @StevenBodnar]

Fantastic work by SASCS students researching, collaborating, and preserving history!

[William G. Pomeroy Foundation @wgpfoundation]

Students from Syracuse Academy of Science used primary sources through our education program to research the life and legacy of noted abolitionist Jermain W. Loguen. As communities celebrate #Juneteenth this week, a new #PomeroyMarker stands in his honor: https://t.co/rjkEhEQmqX

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Digitizing and sharing historical records helps to ensure future generations can access and connect with the rich local histories that shape our communities. That’s why we're proud to support Digitize New York. Learn more: https://t.co/hsOT0EZg0B #pomeroyfoundation

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We’re excited to welcome two outstanding new team members to the William G. Pomeroy Foundation: Emma MacDowell and Anastasia Sopchak! They join our team as Research Historian and Engagement Associates. Let’s give a warm welcome to Emma and Ana! https://t.co/pASZXeYml6

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History community friends, submit the letter of intent (LOI) for your marker grant application today! #localhistory

[William G. Pomeroy Foundation @wgpfoundation]

There's only 1 week left to submit your online letter of intent to our Historic Transportation and Hungry for History marker grant programs! The deadline is 4/11. Get started and highlight your local #history with a fully funded Pomeroy Marker! Learn more: https://t.co/xiE8MzlSSN

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Breaking news📣 The History Guy will keynote our first-ever summit for #NationalHistoricMarkerWeekend! Join us online for this live event at 1:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, April 2. Register now for this special program with @history_yt! Sign up here: https://t.co/jYmzHlzPLc

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National Historic Marker Day turns 5 this year! Are you ready to volunteer? Sign up and celebrate the 5th annual event on Friday, April 25. Help beautify your community and learn about local history by cleaning #historicalmarkers. Register and learn more: https://t.co/qjmZnJISDs

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Historic day honoring Sojourner Truth!

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Abolitionist Sojourner Truth escaped slavery with her daughter and successfully fought in court to secure freedom for her son, Peter. In recognition of her trailblazing victory in Kingston, NY, a Pomeroy Marker was dedicated on Sojourner Truth Day. Go to: https://t.co/2sqgacnuKN

[William G. Pomeroy Foundation @wgpfoundation]

We're delighted to introduce Josh Rimualdo, who completes his first week of our internship program! A senior at Le Moyne College where he majors in business/marketing, Josh will be working with us specializing in web content management. Congratulations and welcome! #historyintern

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Had a lot of fun working on this episode!

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Our Founder and Trustee Bill Pomeroy and Executive Director Bill Brower are the guests on the season finale of the @NYHistoryMinute podcast! 🎙️🎧

Tune in here: https://t.co/d1MnK9Af62

#historypodcast #historicalmarker

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Are you passionate about local history? Then apply for a fully funded Pomeroy #historicalmarker! If you’re in regions 7-9 of our NYS marker program, it's your time to apply. The deadline to submit your online letter of intent (LOI) is 12/9. Learn more: https://t.co/LHQEcBB7CC

[American Association for State and Local History @AASLH]

Thank you to the @wgpfoundation for being an Emerald sponsor of the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference! In addition to their sponsorship, the foundation has provided outstanding support of AASLH's U.S. 250th initiatives.

[William G. Pomeroy Foundation @wgpfoundation]

If you’re a teacher preparing for the upcoming school year, check out our education initiative. We provide teachers with free lesson plans to connect local history to your curriculum. You’ll receive an entire unit plan—at no cost. Learn more: https://t.co/tkv7wGFHhy #history

[William G. Pomeroy Foundation @wgpfoundation]

The William G. Pomeroy Foundation Board of Trustees is delighted to announce today that they have appointed Bill Brower as our organization’s next executive director! Read the full announcement about today's exciting news on our website: https://t.co/yNhMfkldvN

[Steve Bodnar @StevenBodnar]

Great news!

[A New York Minute In History @NYHistoryMinute]

We've won a 3rd NYS Broadcasters Association award for best podcast! Kudos to co-hosts @NYSHistorian and @SaratogaHist. Thank you to @wgpfoundation for the continued support! https://t.co/6IaaUb0VD2

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Sewah Studios is expanding! To keep up with the demand for #historicalmarkers, Sewah has announced an expansion of their facility in Marietta, OH. Their family-run business has been making markers for nearly a century. @NewsandSentinel has the story: https://t.co/QbS57ChBB8

[Smithsonian Magazine @SmithsonianMag]

“We think we know all the moai, but then a new one turns up.” https://t.co/ujMQki97tW

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Let the countdown begin! The third annual National Historic Marker Day will take place on Friday, April 28. Join the fun this year and help clean markers in your area while learning about local history. For more details, visit: https://t.co/jpsbka7Db7 #nationalhistoricmarkerday

[William G. Pomeroy Foundation @wgpfoundation]

We're sponsoring 10 scholarships for museum professionals in NYS to attend #MANY2023 taking place in Syracuse! This opportunity is open to full- and part-time staff, volunteers and trustees. Apply by Friday, 12/16. For complete details, visit @nysmuseums: https://t.co/XrHNYV17RP

[William G. Pomeroy Foundation @wgpfoundation]

📣 Call for grant applications! In partnership with @nysmuseums, the 5th round of the Pomeroy Fund for NYS History will provide a total of $100K for salary support/hourly wages to bring back or hire museum educators. Apply by Friday, Sept. 23: https://t.co/TRWq76INNn #nyshistory

[American Association for State and Local History @AASLH]

We are grateful to the @wgpfoundation for providing a $400,000 grant to expand our 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 at https://t.co/OLYVzxgzGH.