Join the New York State Library as we continue our 250^th webinar series! This presentation focuses on historical marker programs offered by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. These marker grant programs highlight subjects spanning everything from food history to folklore and are open to 501(c)(3) organizations, nonprofit academic institutions and local, state and federal government entities. Libraries are natural partners in this work — learn about the various programs, the application process, and engagement strategies. How could your library help uplift community stories through a historic marker? 

Presenters: Anastasia Sopchak and Elizabeth Barbour 

Anastasia Sopchak is a Research Historian and Engagement Associate and leads the Pomeroy Education Program for the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. Prior to joining the Foundation, she got her MILS at Syracuse University, and she has worked in Special Collections, Archives, and Technical Services. She is passionate about historic preservation, local history, and especially libraries and all the work they do to enrich their communities! 

Elizabeth Barbour is a Library Media Specialist with the Caldonia-Mumford School District. She and her students applied to the Pomeroy Foundation for a historic marker grant to commemorate Sara J. McBride, which was recently approved. She will be guiding the students as they embark on this project-based learning initiative

This public program is offered by the New York State Library and made possible by federal Library Service and Technology Act funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which enable the New York State Library to champion lifelong learning.