October is American Archives Month and NYS History Month!  

Established in 1971, the New York State Archives has built one of the most extensive and historically significant state archive collections in the nation. The Archives manages, preserves, and provides open access to over 250 million colonial and New York State records dating back to the 1630s. Additionally, the Archives provides records and archival management services to nearly 4,500 state agencies, counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, and other local governments across New York State. The Archives offers technical assistance, training, and grants to non-government repositories through the Documentary Heritage Program and Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY). Researchers can access public records through the Archives’ online Digital Collections or by appointment on the 11th floor of the Cultural Education Center. Visit New York State Archives for more information!

The Archives Partnership Trust, a 501(c)3 organization, works to advance New York State History by making the voices within over 350 years of records accessible, relevant, and heard. Education, preservation, and outreach programs connect scholars, students, and the public in the discovery, interpretation, and promotion of our shared history. Programs created and supported by the Trust include: ConsidertheSourceNY.org; Larry J. Hackman Research Residency Program; Student Research Awards; countless preservation projects to help stabilize and rehabilitate fragile records; and outreach programs such as New York Archives Magazine and the new Jr! edition, the Empire State Archives and History Award and other public education programs. Visit nysarchivestrust.org for more information!

Explore New York State History
at the New York State Archives and the Archives Partnership Trust!

Researcher Services - See all the ways you can access records at the State Archives.

Records Management Services - Explore services for state agencies, local governments, and non-governmental repositories.

ConsidertheSourceNY.org - Browse thousands of primary sources and lesson plans curated for K-12 educators and available for all to enjoy. 

New York Archives magazine - Explore the variety of articles on New York State history by browsing the highlights of past issues or discover all the vast history contained in the full magazine by becoming a subscriber. 

New York Archives Jr! magazine - A companion publication to New York Archives magazine for our younger readers in grades 4-8. Archie the Jr! Archivist "digs up" stories and treasures to share about our state's history that includes community connections, related facts, and learning activities focused on primary source analysis. 

New York Archives Magazine Online Speaker Series and Special Events - Check out the latest statewide offerings of online and in-person events.