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Serving Museums, Historical Sites and Documentary Heritage Keepers in New York State

10/09/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that GHHN has been awarded $297,257 from the National Park Service’s Save America’s Treasures program to conserve 12 nationally significant objects at eight small and mid-size museums across New York State.

From a rare Tiffany stained-glass window and a mourning flag created in response to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination to John Burroughs’ personal satchel, a Revolutionary War campaign trunk, and the original documents tracing the early history of Jell-O, these objects tell remarkable stories about our state and our nation.

This project will help ensure these irreplaceable pieces of American history are preserved for future generations. Through conservation and educational workshops, participating museums will also gain valuable resources and knowledge to care for their collections.

Take a closer look at the objects being conserved through this project!

10/06/2026

This morning, we wrapped up the Revolutionary Roundtables series with Pop-Up Exhibits & Public Engagement at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers.

Throughout the series, we’ve been thinking about how museums can experiment, question familiar approaches, and create meaningful experiences for visitors and today was a fitting way to bring it all together. Participants explored how interpretation can move beyond traditional gallery spaces, considered new ways to engage audiences in unexpected places, and experimented with a hands-on prototyping activity.

A huge thank you to our friends at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site for hosting us today, and to everyone who participated in one (or many) of these workshops. Your willingness to try things and share ideas is what made this series so much fun.

And, as always, we’re grateful to the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area/Hudson River Valley Greenway for supporting this series and helping make these conversations possible!

10/01/2026

What would you try if you weren't afraid of failure? What changes have you been putting off? What happens when your job description keeps expanding - but your salary does not?

These aren't hypothetical questions. They're just a few of the real-world challenges we'll be exploring at GHHN's 2026 Annual Conference.

Join colleagues from across the cultural heritage field for candid conversations about taking risks, navigating change, and figuring out how to make things work with the resources we have.

Swipe through for a preview of some of what we'll be talking about during our Follow the Speaker sessions, featuring presentations from Three Village Historical Society, Historic Hudson Valley, and Seneca Falls Historical Society.

And that's just the beginning! The day also includes many opportunities to connect with grant funders and colleagues, an exhibit hall, exploration of our host site, the Hudson River Museum, and our Awards for Excellence celebration.

GHHN's 2026 Annual Conference & Awards for Excellence
What We're Afraid Of: Challenges, Changes, and the Courage to Face Them
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Hudson River Museum | Yonkers

Registration is open (and ticket prices increase after 10/15)! Find the conference program and registration information at the link in the comments.

We hope you'll join us!

09/30/2026

Don’t miss your chance to be a sponsor of GHHN’s Annual Conference!

What We're Afraid Of: Challenges, Changes, and the Courage to Face Them will be held on October 27 at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers and will bring together museum and cultural heritage professionals from across the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Sponsoring, exhibiting, or advertising is a great way to connect with the museum community, increase visibility for your organization or services, and support GHHN’s work to strengthen the cultural heritage field across New York State.
Opportunities start at just $35.

Want to be included in the Conference Program? Hurry! The deadline is October 1!

Learn more about sponsorship, advertising, and exhibit opportunities at the link in the comments

09/24/2026

Job Alert! Collections Manager (PT: 20hrs/wk) at the Northport Historical Society and Museum just posted on the GHHN Job Board.

To see this, and all the other listings, please visit: https://www.greaterhudson.org/job-listings.html

09/23/2026

What happens when things don't go as planned?

Your museum suddenly goes viral. You arrive at work to discover there's been a break-in. Millions in anticipated federal funding are suddenly jeopardized.

These aren't hypothetical scenarios. They're just a few of the real-world challenges we'll be exploring at GHHN's 2026 Annual Conference.

Join colleagues from across the cultural heritage field for candid conversations about navigating uncertainty, responding to unexpected challenges, and figuring out what comes next.

Swipe through for a preview of some of what we'll be talking about during our Follow the Speaker sessions, featuring presentations from Boscobel House and Gardens, the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, and Underground Railroad Education Center.

And that's just the beginning! The day also includes many opportunities to connect with grant funders and colleagues, an exhibit hall, exploration of our host site - the Hudson River Museum, and our Awards for Excellence celebration.

GHHN's 2026 Annual Conference & Awards for Excellence
What We're Afraid Of: Challenges, Changes, and the Courage to Face Them

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Hudson River Museum | Yonkers

Registration is open! Find the conference program and registration information through the link in the comments.

We hope you'll join us!

09/21/2026

What if your museum left the building?

From storefront windows and train platforms to coffee shops and community events, pop-up interpretation offers creative ways to reach new audiences and tell stories in unexpected places.

Join GHHN for Pop-Up Exhibits & Public Engagement, the final Revolutionary Roundtables workshop. Through hands-on activities and a little creative risk-taking, we’ll imagine how everyday spaces can become opportunities for public engagement.

Tuesday, October 6 | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site | Yonkers, NY

Come ready to think creatively, sketch out ideas, and imagine where your museum’s stories could go next.

Registration link in the comments!

The Revolutionary Roundtables workshop series is funded by the Hudson River Valley Greenway/Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

09/18/2026

We’re excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 GHHN Awards for Excellence!

GHHN's Awards For Excellence program seeks to recognize and commend exceptional efforts among GHHN members. Awards are made to projects that exemplify creativity and professional vision resulting in a contribution to the preservation and interpretation of the historic scene, material culture, and diversity of the region. To see the list of this year's Awardees, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/GHHNAwards26

Congratulations to all of our 2026 awardees! We look forward to celebrating their work at the GHHN Annual Conference on October 27 at the Hudson River Museum, where you can learn more about their award-winning work during our Awards for Excellence Poster Session.

09/08/2026

Job Alert! Conservation Program Manager at the Natural Heritage Trust (work conducted under the supervision of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the Conservation Unit of the Bureau of Historic Sites) just posted on the GHHN Job Board.

To see this, and all the other listings, please visit: https://www.greaterhudson.org/job-listings.html

09/04/2026

Job Alert! K-12 Program Manager at Historic Hudson Valley just posted on the GHHN Job Board.

To see this and all the other listings, please visit:
https://www.greaterhudson.org/job-listings.html

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Elmsford, NY
10523

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http://www.greaterhudson.org/

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