Upcoming Events
2024-2025 New York Archives Magazine Speaker Series
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NY Archives JR! Investigation Station
Where: New York State Museum, Kids Cove
When: Every Thursday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Dive into the world of archives with New York Archives Jr! magazine. Each week, we'll explore a fun learning activity inspired by an issue of New York Archives Jr!, where kids will discover fascinating history, analyze primary sources, and engage with interactive projects!
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Archie's Birthday Bash!
Saturday, April 26th
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
NYS Museum
Free
No Registrations Required (Just your bright smiles for Archie)
Archie's Birthday Party is almost here! Join us as we celebrate our favorite Jr! Archivist. There will be sweet treats, crafts, and fun surprises! (First Come, First Serve)
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New York Archives Magazine &
Museum of Chinese in America
Thursday May 8th: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Celebrating Chinese American Women
Join New York Archives Magazine and the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) this May—just in time for #AAPIHeritageMonth—for a special event celebrating Chinese American Women Pioneers: Theodora Chan Wang & Virginia Kee! Their incredible story is featured in our upcoming Spring issue. There will be a panel discussion along with a tour. Join us in person for this special live event!
We’re honored to welcome Virginia Kee herself, alongside fellow trailblazer May Ying Chen, for a conversation on civic engagement, activism, and the enduring strength of community leadership. Panelists will also reflect on the importance of archives in preserving these often-overlooked stories.
Bits & Bytes: Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution
May 15th - 12:00 PM via Zoom
Step into the turbulent “Neutral Ground” of Westchester County, parts of the Bronx and Fairfield County, during the American Revolution in our next Bits & Bytes webinar. We’ll dive into "Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews," a powerful digital collection from the Westchester County Historical Society.
Learn how 19th-century lawyer-turned-historian John Macdonald preserved hundreds of firsthand Revolutionary War memories, shedding light on stories of survival, resistance, and community beyond the battlefield.
Project Archivist Monica Genuardi along with WCHS Librarian Patrick Raftery will guide us through the collection’s creation, insights, and what it reveals ahead of the Revolution’s 250th anniversary. This is a collaborative effort between the Westchester County Historical Society, New York Heritage, New York Archives Magazine, and the Archives Partnership Trust.
Don’t miss this fascinating look into the voices and memories of early America.
New York History Conference
June 5-6, 2025
Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY
Theme: Constructing the Empire State: Innovation, Environment, and Imagination in New York History
Join us for the New York State History Conference in June 2025! This exciting event brings together historians, educators, and enthusiasts from across the state to explore New York’s rich and diverse history. Stay tuned for more information about sessions, speakers, and registration. Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this chance to connect, learn, and celebrate New York State history!
Past Events
Searching for Timbuctoo Viewing and Discussion with NYS Archivist, Brian Keough and Director, Paul Miller
Thursday, February 20, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.,
Huxley Theater, New York State Museum
Join New York State Archivist, Brian Keough for an in-person viewing of WMHT’s short film, In Search of Timbuctoo followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Paul Miller. On display for one day only, the 1846 Receipt Book of Land Grants from Gerrit Smith documents 3,000 deeds granted to African Americans and poor white people giving them the wealth needed to have the right to vote in New York. Before or after the program, be sure to visit the State Museum’s Exhibit, Timbuctoo: Gerrit Smith’s Experiment in Adirondack Hall.
Also featured are Treasures from the State Archives: Gerrit Smith 1846 Receipt Book Display and the State Museum’s exhibit: Timbuctoo: Gerrit Smith’s Experiment
New York Heritage Bits & Bytes:
with Schenectady County Historical Society, Siena College, and New York Archives Magazine
Friday, February 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
In this episode of New York Heritage's "Bits & Bytes," we dove into an inspiring partnership between Siena College students, the Schenectady County Historical Society, and New York Archives Magazine.
Using digitized collections from NY Heritage, students in Prof. Jennifer Dorsey’s Honors NYS History class explored the Samuel Jones Family Papers—and their research led to a published article in the Winter 2025 issue of "New York Archives" Magazine!
Embattled:
The Triumphs & Trials of Black New York Soldiers
Where: Office of Cultural Education Building, 11th Floor Lobby
When: Throughout the month of February
The New York State Archives and New York State Library’s Manuscripts and Special Collections will present a joint display for Black History Month. “Embattled,” focuses on the achievements of Black military regiments and their fight for equality on and off the battlefield. The display features a variety of images, letters, government documents and other records from the Civil War, World War I and World War II eras and will be showcased in the 11th floor lobby of the Cultural Education Center during the month of February.
The Flushing Remonstrance
"Let Everyone Remain Free"
Visit The New York Public Library between April 8 - and April 10 for a joint exhibit featuring the seldom-viewed Flushing Remonstrance, on loan from the New York State Archives!
Authored in 1657 by Dutch settlers in modern-day Flushing, Queens, the Flushing Remonstrance petitioned Director-General Peter Stuyvesant to withdraw his edict banning Quaker worship, citing the colony’s promise of religious tolerance under Dutch governance.
This exhibition was made possible by the New York Public Library, The New York State Archives, NYC Landmarks60 Alliance and the New York State Archives Partnership Trust. Special thanks to Trust Steward, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel.
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