Catherine Gilbert at the New York State Historical Association coordinates
History Day in NYS. The rest of the state is divided into regions with
regional competitions usually hosted by historical societies or museums. For
example, the Genesee Country Village and Museum coordinates the Genesee
Valley contest, which serves about five counties, and the Ontario County
Historical Society runs the Finger Lakes regional competition. All of these
competitions are associated with National History Day. For information on
the web, see www.nyshistoryday.org or www.nationalhistoryday.org.

Christine L. Ridarsky
Regional Archivist
Documentary Heritage Program
Rochester Regional Library Council
(585) 223-7570

----- Original Message -----
From: "Carla R Lesh" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 9:11 AM
Subject: Local History Day?


> Is there an official "Local History Day" in New York State? Our local
> historical society is beginning to plan an event based on an old
> newspaper clipping mentioning a Local History Day in April.  Are these
> dates set arbitrarily by individual societies, or is there an official
> date?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Carla R. Lesh
> Marlborough Historical Society