Our Mission
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
George ClevelandGrandson of President Grover Cleveland & Social Studies AdvocateRichard PyszczekSocial Studies Coordinator for the Buffalo Public Schools and NYS 250th Commissioner |
Mary Jean CerbiniK-6 Teacher at Mahopac Schools in Westchester County NYLindsey Lauren VisserCity of Buffalo Historian & Museum Executive Director |
Carrie Stiver Ph.DConservator & Museum Executive DirectorDon WildmanHost/Producer American History Hit podcast, TV's Mysteries at the Museum & NHD Board Member |
“New York State played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, and we look forward to welcoming people from all over the world to join us in commemorating the 250th anniversary in 2026, The commemoration will not only celebrate the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence, but will also emphasize New York’s ongoing effort to achieve our nation’s founding principles of representative democracy with equal participation and rights for all.”
-NYS Governor Kathy Hochul