The Greece Historical Society (GHS), announced that on September 20, 2022, the Association of Public Historians of New York, along with the New York State Historian, presented them with its 2022 Award for Excellence in Promoting Local History. The award is for, “The promotion of local history through research, writing, and other related accomplishments.”
GHS also maintains the Greece Museum with permanent and changing exhibits and presents a popular lecture series. The GHS has published books and stories, produced videos, provided speakers to local organizations, digitized local newspapers, erected historical markers, and conducted cultural resource surveys of local architects. Most recently, in celebration of the Town’s bicentennial, GHS volunteers researched and published stories of pioneer families of Greece and produced weekly short multimedia podcasts highlighting various aspects on the Town of Greece history.
The Association of Public Historians of New York State is the professional organization that represents the 1,600+ government-appointed historians in the state. Its purpose is, “To promote and encourage a greater understanding of the history of New York State, and to promote and encourage the work of the officially appointed local government historians in New York State. To support and encourage the Office of the State Historian, to foster a spirit of cooperation and collegiality among all interested in preserving, protecting, promoting and presenting the rich history of the Empire State through the heritage of all its communities.”
GHS is incredibly proud of all volunteers who are responsible for this honor given by the New York State appointed public historians.
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