New York History Journal

Semi-annual journal for articles, reviews of books, exhibitions, & media projects dealing w/every aspect of New York State history. From @NYSMuseum.

[New York History Journal @NYHJournal]

Educators, community historians, and museum professionals should consider submitting to the journal’s TeachNY, ArtifactNY, and CommunityNY features.

Submission information can be found at https://t.co/mEzJgENaKH

[New York State Museum @nysmuseum]

#InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay: We pause to remember the 982 refugees who arrived at Fort Ontario in Oswego, NY. As millions perished, this small group would be the only Holocaust escapees allowed entrance to the United States during World War II.
https://t.co/UD9TdvNuMS

[New York State Museum @nysmuseum]

These items reflect a historic chapter in American democracy.

We honor his contributions to our nation and his lifelong dedication to humanity.

#NYSMCollections #NYSArchives #NYArchivesMag #JimmyCarter #HistoryMatters #president #unitedstateshistory #presidentcarter

[New York State Museum @nysmuseum]

The NYSM remembers former President Jimmy Carter, a leader whose legacy of service and compassion touched countless lives. Our collection includes these artifacts from his 1976 Presidential Campaign, and the @nysarchives preserves a photograph of Carter with Walter Mondale.

[New York History Journal @NYHJournal]

A tremendous loss for the NYS History Community. Our thoughts are with Steve’s family, friends, and colleagues. He leaves a lasting legacy as both a historian and as a wonderful human being.

[New York History Journal @NYHJournal]

Stefan Bielinski, pioneering historian of Albany's working class, dies at 77

https://t.co/lcRhmgK6lD

[@FindNYCulture @FindNYCulture]

For historians & organizations looking for guidance on how to plan for, promote, & celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, check out this comprehensive Field Guide! https://t.co/3pnpn4LiXO @NYSHistorian @NYstateparks @America250 @NYHistory

[New York State Museum @nysmuseum]

NEXT WEEK: MEET THE AUTHOR!
Stop by Barnes & Noble, Albany, to meet NYSM Historian Brad Utter & grab a copy of "Enterprising Waters, the History & Art of New York's Erie Canal."

Tuesday, July 23, 6PM
Barnes & Noble at Colonie Center Mall
131 Colonie Center #355, Albany, NY 12205

[New York State Museum @nysmuseum]

In 2019, construction in Lake George uncovered a Revolutionary War cemetery. Over 15 months, NYSM Archaeologists meticulously recovered remains of 44 soldiers, mostly young men. The remains will be reburied at the Lake George Battlefield Park.
Learn more: https://t.co/IspKKSnded

[Dominique Jean-Louis @DominiqueJL15]

Shouting out the 🔥🔥🔥 keynote @pedrorgld just gave at the NY History Conference.

Some people are brilliant. Some people are kind. Some people are clear communicators. Very few are ALL THREE but he’s one of ‘em!

[@FindNYCulture @FindNYCulture]

Snapshots from #NYHC24 session “The UGRR: a New Interpretation of an Old Story”, offered by M.L. And P. Stewart, Underground Railroad Education Center. @NYSHistorian @NYSEDNews @NYSLibrary @nysarchives @humanitiesny @wgpfoundation @CoopGradProgram @NYHistoryMinute @NYHJournal

[sitesconscience @SitesConscience]

We want to hear from YOU! Take part in our interactive poll and share your thoughts on what migration means in today's world. Every voice matters!
https://t.co/19EL1DYP2g

#JoinTheConversation
💪🌟 #DiverseHumanJourneys #MigrationMatters #RefugeesIncluded

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CANCELLED DUE TO ANTICIPATED INCLEMENT WEATHER
Unfortunately, the Packard will not be displayed this Saturday at the Antique Automobile Club of America's 2024 Eastern Spring Nationals.

Instead, please join historian Brad Utter on this virtual ride-along: https://t.co/HsTiOfe1Sq

[New York State Museum @nysmuseum]

Happy #FlagDay! 🇺🇸
Flag Day commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag. Today we celebrate Flag Day by flying the American flag in front of residences, participating in parades, and hosting patriotic events.

[New York State Museum @nysmuseum]

NEXT WEEK!
Join Dr. Pedro A. Regalado on Thursday, June 20 at 7 pm as he discusses, "All That Has Disappeared: Latinxs and Urban Redevelopment, 1937-1962."
https://t.co/T7iT9mL8GM

[NY State Parks @NYstateparks]

Our park rangers got to tour the Voices And Votes traveling exhibit at Sackets Harbor in the Thousand Islands. Have you? This exhibit, developed by @museumonmainst is making its way through New York on a tour organized by @nysmuseums. See it at Sackets Harbor by June 29!

[New York State Museum @nysmuseum]

THIS SATURDAY!
On June 15, the NYSM will screen "Searching for Timbuctoo" on a loop. Discover the history of the forgotten settlement of Timbuctoo and follow the archaeology team looking to unearth evidence of the community in upstate NY.

Sneak peek → https://t.co/WgZpM9jRTE

[New York State Library @NYSLibrary]

Join us 6/11 @ 1 PM for "Trans Children in Today’s Schools" presented by Aidan Key. For more info and to reg: https://t.co/xiiVuyCWJ8

#Webinar #PublicProgram #LGBTQ #LGBT #Transgender #TransgenderYouth #TransYouth #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransgenderStudent #TransStudent

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On the sign on the side of the NYSM A-train, you will see its downtown terminus—Rockaway Park, Queens. Adjacent to Rockaway Park, is Jacob Riis Park. Now called People's Beach, it has been a popular destination for LGBTQ+ beachgoers as a queer-friendly space since the 1940s.

[New York State Museum @nysmuseum]

TODAY!
Join Senior Historian Ashley Hopkins-Benton at 12 pm as she highlights some of the LGBTQ+ stories that can be found in the New York State Museum’s galleries.
→ https://t.co/VqrgTeh5FX

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🏳️‍🌈Discover more pride programs and resources:
https://t.co/yvysDPzOd4

[sitesconscience @SitesConscience]

History has shown us that inequalities have deep, long-lasting consequences on people’s rights. Today, this situation is worsened as the climate crisis deepens.
It’s time to learn from history, and protect our future.
Sign up the letter: https://t.co/dELTFSyFuU
#VoteWithMemory