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The 29th Conference on New York State History
Skidmore College ·
Saratoga Springs · June 5–7,
2008
Sponsored by
New
York State Historical Association
In collaboration with
New
York State Archives Partnership Trust
Co-sponsored by
New
York Council for the Humanities
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 National
History Day 2008 Theme:
Conflict & Compromise in History
The
2008 New York State History Day
competition will be held on
Friday, May 2, 2008 in
Cooperstown, New York.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! |
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What is now New York State
was a frontier between two world
empires battling for supremacy
in North America.
The French claimed and occupied
all the waterways flowing into
the St. Lawrence River,
including Lakes George and
Champlain as well as all of the
Great Lakes, building forts at Niagara,
Crown
Point, Ticonderoga,
and other places. The British
empire expanding from the
Hudson-Mohawk watershed built Fort
William Henry on Lake George
and Fort
Oswego on Lake Ontario which
challenged the French
claims.
The New
York State French and Indian War
250th Anniversary Commemoration
Commission was established
to raise awareness of this
significant and fascinating
period of world history.
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 Fort
Ticonderoga - 2008
250th Anniversary of the Battle of
Carillon and the
100th Year of Restoration and Public Access
July 6, 2008 Dedication of
the new Deborah Clarke Mars
Education Center in the
reconstructed magasin du Roi,
Fort Ticonderoga.
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 The
Hudson-Fulton-Champlain
Quadricentennial Commission
http://www.exploreny400.com
2009 will be a watershed
year, marking the 400th
anniversary of Hudson and
Champlain's voyages along the
river and lake that bear their
names -- and the 200th
anniversary of Fulton's
successful steamboat voyage and
establishment of steam commerce
on the Hudson River. From the
Canadian border to New York
harbor, a wealth of exciting
events and activities is being
planned.
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 Founded
in 2004, the Henry Hudson 400
Foundation will coordinate
the 400th anniversary of Henry
Hudson's legendary third voyage.
Because of Hudson's voyages, the
Dutch established the colony of
New Amsterdam which became, like
Amsterdam itself, a flourishing
meting pot of settlers
determined to benefit from the
riches of the new world. This
voyage began a chain of events
that led from expansionist 17th
century Amsterdam to a 21st
century global capital, New York
City.
The commemoration will feature
events in both Amsterdam and New
York, including City festivals
around the harbors, a
transatlantic yacht race between
American and Dutch vessels, a
ship with a crew of young
people, chosen by a an internet
essay contest, to recreate Henry
Hudson's voyage, and exhibitions
in museums in both cities on all
aspects of exploration. For more
information, see
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 The
Department of State for New York State maintains a
Kid's Room site that answers such questions as "what
is the state bird of New York?" and "What
does Chautauqua mean?", as well as
short essay on the history of New York State,
among other things. A must for students doing
projects on New York and worth a visit by anyone.
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 Drums
Along the Mohawk is Greg Ketcham's research on
the Revolutionary War in the Mohawk Valley. A true
labor of love. Now hosted by New York History Net.
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 New
York’s Heritage Trails
system, run by the NYS Office of
Parks & Recreation, preserves,
interprets and promotes the rich
and diverse history of New York
State. Major themes, such as the
Revolutionary War and the
Underground Railroad, link
museums and sites so visitors
can experience the important
events and hear the unique
stories that shaped our history.
These museums and sites are open
to the public, possess
historical significance and
provide visitor services.
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