Welcome to the New York Public History Trust
Our mission is to advocate for, support, and encourage history education and the historical practice in New York State, both inside and outside the classroom, through public and private collaboration.
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Commemorate Our Nation's 250th Birthday
America and NYS 250th Commissions
On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.
America’s 250th anniversary is about more than reflecting on our past, it’s about honoring the contributions of individuals who built this country, the innovations that put this country on the map and a man on the moon, and imagining what the next 250 years might look like for our children and the generations to come."
-Rosie Rios, Chair, U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission