Discover News and Updates Related to State and National
250th Commemoration Planning.
"Governor Hochul Forms New York State 250th American Revolution Commemoration Commission". NYS Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office May 14, 2024
"America's War for Independence is Set to Return to Montgomery County" Montgomery County June 28, 2023
"Long Island prepares for 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War" WSHU Public Radio June 15, 2023
"County legislators prepare for 250th anniversary of American Revolution" The Altamont Enterprise Regional June 6, 2023
"NYS Museum piecing together remains of Revolutionary War soldiers recovered in Lake George" CBS 6 News May 10, 2023
"Announcing NYC Revolutionary Trail" Gotham Center for New York City History May 8, 2023
"Unfinished Revolutions: Museums and America's 250th" We the Museum Podcast April 26, 2023
"Forming a Local 250th Commission" American Association for State and Local History March 23, 2023
"Annual Update on the Semiquincentennial" American Association for State and Local History July 1, 2022
"IMLS 250: All Stories. All People. All Places." Institute of Museum and Library Services June 16, 2022
"Preview of New York's 250 Commemoration" Spectrum News Capital Tonight April 29, 2022
"America250 Names Michael Frazier as Chief Communications Officer" America250 January 13, 2022
"America250 and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announce Historic Partnership to Commemorate the Nation's Birthday" America250 January 11, 2022
"A250 Launches the Civics & Civic Engagement Advisory Council" America250 January 5, 2022
"Grant to Support Internships on NYS's Revolutionary War History" SUNY Geneseo December 22, 2021
"General George Washington and the Crossing of the Delaware" by Val Crofts America250December 20, 2021
"For Kids: History of...The Postage Stamp" by Maricela Dominguez America250 December 10, 2021
"A Community Conversation with LGBTQ+ Communities" America250 December 2, 2021
"8 Indigenous Podcasts for Native American Heritage Month" America250 November 19, 2021
"Sergeant Henry Johnson, WWI Hero" by Megan Springate America250 November 11, 2021
"Theodore Roosevelt's Children" by Edward G. Lengel America250 November 1, 2021
"Hazel Ying Lee: The Chinese American Pilot Who Dared" by Jade Ryerson America250 October 18, 2021
"Meet the Co-Chairs: Sports & Entertainment Advisory Council" by Carleen Carey America250September 24, 2021
"Revolutionary Tarrytown” by Erik Weiselberg Bee Local July 26, 2021
“Westchester Takes a Long View of Historic and Cultural Heritage Tourism” by Natasha Caputo New York State Association of Counties News July 16, 2021
"Vast Early America Teacher Institute" Omohundro Institute & National Endowment for the Humanities
"America's War for Independence is Set to Return to Montgomery County" Montgomery County June 28, 2023
"Long Island prepares for 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War" WSHU Public Radio June 15, 2023
"County legislators prepare for 250th anniversary of American Revolution" The Altamont Enterprise Regional June 6, 2023
"NYS Museum piecing together remains of Revolutionary War soldiers recovered in Lake George" CBS 6 News May 10, 2023
"Announcing NYC Revolutionary Trail" Gotham Center for New York City History May 8, 2023
"Unfinished Revolutions: Museums and America's 250th" We the Museum Podcast April 26, 2023
"Forming a Local 250th Commission" American Association for State and Local History March 23, 2023
"Annual Update on the Semiquincentennial" American Association for State and Local History July 1, 2022
"IMLS 250: All Stories. All People. All Places." Institute of Museum and Library Services June 16, 2022
"Preview of New York's 250 Commemoration" Spectrum News Capital Tonight April 29, 2022
"America250 Names Michael Frazier as Chief Communications Officer" America250 January 13, 2022
"America250 and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announce Historic Partnership to Commemorate the Nation's Birthday" America250 January 11, 2022
"A250 Launches the Civics & Civic Engagement Advisory Council" America250 January 5, 2022
"Grant to Support Internships on NYS's Revolutionary War History" SUNY Geneseo December 22, 2021
"General George Washington and the Crossing of the Delaware" by Val Crofts America250December 20, 2021
"For Kids: History of...The Postage Stamp" by Maricela Dominguez America250 December 10, 2021
"A Community Conversation with LGBTQ+ Communities" America250 December 2, 2021
"8 Indigenous Podcasts for Native American Heritage Month" America250 November 19, 2021
"Sergeant Henry Johnson, WWI Hero" by Megan Springate America250 November 11, 2021
"Theodore Roosevelt's Children" by Edward G. Lengel America250 November 1, 2021
"Hazel Ying Lee: The Chinese American Pilot Who Dared" by Jade Ryerson America250 October 18, 2021
"Meet the Co-Chairs: Sports & Entertainment Advisory Council" by Carleen Carey America250September 24, 2021
"Revolutionary Tarrytown” by Erik Weiselberg Bee Local July 26, 2021
“Westchester Takes a Long View of Historic and Cultural Heritage Tourism” by Natasha Caputo New York State Association of Counties News July 16, 2021
"Vast Early America Teacher Institute" Omohundro Institute & National Endowment for the Humanities
From Washington’s Headquarters to the final resting place of Baron von Steuben, New York State Parks and Sites preserves a large and nationally significant collection of Revolutionary War sites. The commemoration’s themes align with our agency’s ‘Our Whole History’ initiative to tell more accurate and inclusive stories about our shared past. As our agency celebrates its Centennial year, our Revolutionary War heritage has emerged as a major theme. In 2026, it takes center stage.” - Randy Simons, Commissioner Pro Tempore of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation & NYS 250 Co-Chair.
This very important chapter of New York’s early history is imperative to share, as New York was at the center of political decisions that influenced the outcome of the Revolutionary War and helped shape the United States. When our students have opportunities to explore and learn about the significant historical events of the past, they are able to gain invaluable insights into the present, fostering critical thinking, empathy, and informed decision-making. We are honored to be able to collaborate with our partner agencies on this Commission and look forward to igniting an excitement for lifelong learning through historical education as we celebrate 250 years of democracy, freedom, and independence.” - Betty A. Rosa, State Department of Education Commissioner & NYS 250 Co-Chair.