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NEW YORK PUBLIC HISTORY TRUST

Williamsville, NY · EIN 933488157 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE B90 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · nypht.org
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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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The New York Public History Trust is a nonprofit organization established in 2022 to advance history education and public historical practice across New York State. It supports K-12 social studies education through resource development, public programming, and media initiatives, with a focus on the state's role in the American Revolution and the 250th anniversary commemorations. The organization collaborates with museums, educators, and media partners to connect classrooms with cultural institutions.

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What they call their work

A New York Minute In History
Podcast co-produced with the New York State Museum and WAMC that explores stories of New Yorkers throughout American history, using historical markers as a guide
American History Hit
Podcast hosted by Don Wildman that examines pivotal moments in American history, from pre-colonial times to the modern era, with a focus on connecting past events to contemporary issues
Revolutionary NY 250
Initiative supporting statewide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, including public events, educational programming, and historical site promotion
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What they do

  • Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
    • Advocacy for history education and historical practice
      Advocates for and supports history education and historical practice in New York State through public and private collaboration. This includes ongoing efforts to promote and strengthen historical engagement across the state.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Production of historical podcasts
      Produces and publishes the podcasts "A New York Minute In History," which explores New York's history through its historical markers, and "American History Hit," with new episodes released twice weekly. These digital offerings provide accessible public history content to a broad audience.
  • Student-Led Civic Engagement Support 1 activity
    • Support for student-based history programs
      Supports student-based programs such as WNY History Day, Constitution Day, American History Bee, and Kids Voting USA across New York State, providing educational opportunities that engage students in civic and historical learning.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Dissemination of Revolutionary NY 250 event information
      Provides public access to a state-wide calendar of Revolutionary NY 250 events by linking to I LOVE NY's Path Through History program, facilitating public participation in commemorative historical activities across New York State.
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1 years on record · 2025–2025
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Who they work with

  • I LOVE NY Partner — Collaborates by linking to I LOVE NY's Path Through History program calendar for event listings
  • New York State Government — Collaborates with state government on history education and commemoration initiatives.
  • New York State 250th Commemoration Commission Government — Recognizes and supports the work of the state commission established to lead 250th commemoration efforts
  • New York State Museum Partner — Co-producer of the podcast "A New York Minute In History"
  • The William G. Pomeroy Foundation Funder — Provides support for the podcast "A New York Minute In History"
  • U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Partner — Collaborates on initiatives related to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
  • WAMC Partner — Co-producer of the podcast "A New York Minute In History"
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How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Centralized Access to History and Civics Resources
    methodology: resource-centralization
    By creating a streamlined network, we improve access to history and civics learning materials for educators and students because centralized resource systems reduce barriers and increase equitable utilization.
  • Civic Commemoration as Public Education
    methodology: civic-commemoration
    By using state-led commemorative programming to engage the public in revolutionary history, we foster historical awareness and civic inspiration because shared rituals and narratives make history emotionally resonant and memorable.
  • Historical Markers as Entry Points to State History
    methodology: historical-markers-as-entry-points
    By using physical historical markers as starting points, we make New York’s history more accessible and engaging because tangible, location-based cues prompt curiosity and connect individuals to broader historical narratives.
  • Network-Brokering Across Disconnected Sectors
    methodology: network-brokering
    By activating and connecting existing statewide education and cultural networks, we bridge systemic gaps in history education because coordination across siloed institutions increases resource flow and collective impact.
  • Public-Private Collaboration to Strengthen History Education
    methodology: public-private_collaboration
    By partnering across public and private sectors, we improve history education and practice because joint efforts leverage diverse resources, expertise, and networks that neither sector could mobilize alone.