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We help celebrate history & make a difference in the lives of those facing a blood cancer diagnosis.

The Pomeroy Foundation's mission began in 2005 when Founder and Trustee Bill Pomeroy was fighting Acute Myeloid Leukemia and his survival was in doubt. Fortunately, he was matched with a donor and received a lifesaving stem cell transplant. Bill felt that, should he survive, he would help others in a similar situation. The idea was the genesis for the Foundation’s first initiative: to diversify the bone marrow donor registry so that anyone, from any ethnic background, can find a match. Our other initiative is to help people to celebrate their community’s history. We fulfill this part of our mission by providing fully funded grants for roadside markers and plaques. Since 2006, we have funded over 2,000 signs across the U.S., all the way to Alaska. Markers help educate the public, encourage pride of place, and promote historic tourism, economically benefiting the communities in which they are placed. Grants cover the entire cost of a cast aluminum marker, pole and shipping.

10/09/2026

What stories make your community unique? It might be a cherished folk song or a larger-than-life tale. Maybe it’s a tradition that brings people together or a story passed down for generations.

Recognize and preserve your community’s unique cultural heritage with a fully funded Legends & Lore marker. There’s still time to apply for the fall 2026 grant round, but applications are due Monday, October 12!

Bring the benefits of Legends & Lore markers to your community:
✅ Celebrate and preserve local stories
✅ Boost your area’s tourism
✅ Spark curiosity and interest
✅ Educate the public and future generations

Legends & Lore grants are currently available in Alabama, Connecticut, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Don’t miss this opportunity to put your community’s folklore and legends in the spotlight! Learn more and get started here: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/legends-lore/

10/05/2026

Fall 2026 grant rounds are now open for our Hometown Heritage and New York historical marker programs!

What’s your marker idea? Commemorate the history that makes your community unique with a fully funded Pomeroy Marker. With years of experience and more than 3,300 markers funded, we know what it takes to bring your idea to life. There’s a marker opportunity for everyone.

✅ Hometown Heritage Markers
Available nationwide, this grant program recognizes the people, places, things or events that are historically significant to communities throughout the United States (except NYS). Learn more and apply: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/hometown-heritage/

✅ NYS Historical Markers
Our marker program for New York history is open to communities throughout the Empire State. It commemorates significant people, places, and events that shaped history in NYS after 1683 and 100 years prior to the year of application. Learn more and apply: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/nys-historic-markers/

Bring the benefits of Pomeroy Markers to your community:

◾ Celebrate and preserve history
◾ Boost your area’s tourism
◾ Spark curiosity and interest
◾ Bring your community together
◾ Educate future generations

Markers and our services are fully funded by the Foundation. Our marker grant programs are open to 501(c)(3) organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, tribal nations, and local, state, and federal government entities.

Submit your Letter of Intent (LOI) for either marker program through Monday, Nov. 2. It must include your proposed marker inscription and a list of primary sources to verify historical accuracy. Once your LOI is approved, you’ll gain access to the full grant application.

We're here to help! Get started today at wgpfoundation.org.

09/28/2026

What’s your marker idea? 💡

If you’re at the 2026 Association of Public Historians (APHNYS) Conference in Utica, stop by our exhibit booths and connect with our team!

Whether you have one marker idea or an entire trail in mind, we can help bring your local history to life with a fully funded historical marker that sparks curiosity, connects communities, and shares stories with future generations.

Did you catch Pomeroy Marker Team Research Historian Ana Sopchak’s presentation on the Pomeroy Education Program? Visit our booth with any follow up questions about how students and teachers can research and commemorate history in their own communities through a grant funded Pomeroy marker project.

Get inspired by our Marker Idea Book or the Pomeroy Education Program, then let us know what you have in mind. We are here to help bring your ideas to life and create markers that connect your community with its history.

Learn more at wgpfoundation.org

09/21/2026

Our Historic Transportation and Hungry for History marker grant rounds are now open nationwide. Don’t miss your chance to apply! There's less than 2 weeks left to submit your letter of intent (LOI).

From iconic local dishes cherished for generations to the railways and bridges that connect communities, our nationwide Hungry for History and Historic Transportation grant programs bring these stories to life with fully funded Pomeroy Markers.

Hungry for History 🍽️
Celebrate America’s culinary heritage by recognizing iconic local foods created over 50 years ago. Hungry for History markers spotlight food traditions, non-alcoholic drinks, and festivals that help define communities. Learn more and apply: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/hungry-for-history/

Historic Transportation 🚂
From canals and bridges to railroads and early aviation, transportation has connected people and fueled growth throughout history. This program showcases sites and structures that played a key role in the movement of goods and people by 1945. Learn more and apply: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/historic-transportation/

Get started now on your LOI! Hungry for History and Historic Transportation LOIs are due Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. The LOI is a required part of the grant application process. It includes your proposed marker inscription, as well as a list of primary sources to verify the historical accuracy of your text.

Why Apply?
✅ Fully funded historical marker, pole, and shipping
✅ Highlight food traditions and transportation history that shaped your community
✅ Engage residents, attract visitors, and generate media attention

Open to 501(c)(3) organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, tribal nations, and local, state, and federal government entities across the United States.

Ready to tell your community’s story? Begin your marker application today.

09/17/2026

What’s your marker idea? 💡

If you’re attending the 2026 AASLH and NCPH Joint Conference in Providence, stop by Booth 113 to talk with our team. Whether you have one idea or a whole trail in mind, we can help bring your history to life with a fully funded marker that sparks curiosity, connects communities, and brings stories to future generations.

Get inspired by our marker Idea Book, featuring Pomeroy markers from across the country, and enter for a chance to win a copy! There are 8 chances to win, with drawings at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. on Sept. 17 and 18. Winners must pick up their book at Booth 113.

Ready to get started? Our team is here to help. Learn more at wgpfoundation.org

09/14/2026

What stories make your community unique? It might be a cherished folk song or a larger-than-life tale. Maybe it’s a tradition that brings people together or a story passed down for generations.

Recognize and preserve your community’s unique cultural heritage with a fully funded Legends & Lore marker.

The fall 2026 grant round is open and we’re accepting applications through Monday, Oct. 12. Learn more and begin your application today: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/legends-lore/

Bring the benefits of Legends & Lore markers to your community:

✅ Celebrate and preserve local stories
✅ Boost your area’s tourism
✅ Spark curiosity and interest
✅ Educate the public and future generations

Legends & Lore grants are currently available in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Don’t miss this opportunity. Put your community’s folklore and legends in the spotlight with a grant-funded Pomeroy Marker.

09/04/2026

Hungry for History and Historic Transportation Grant Rounds Now Open Nationwide!

From iconic local dishes cherished for generations to the railways and bridges that connect communities, our nationwide Hungry for History and Historic Transportation grant programs bring these stories to life with fully funded Pomeroy Markers.

Hungry for History 🍽️
Celebrate America’s culinary heritage by recognizing iconic local foods created over 50 years ago. Hungry for History markers spotlight food traditions, non-alcoholic drinks, and festivals that help define communities. Learn more and apply: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/hungry-for-history/

Historic Transportation 🚂
From canals and bridges to railroads and early aviation, transportation has connected people and fueled growth throughout history. This program showcases sites and structures that played a key role in the movement of goods and people by 1945. Learn more and apply: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/historic-transportation/

Get started on your Letter of Intent (LOI) today! Hungry for History and Historic Transportation LOIs are due Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. The LOI is a required part of the grant application process. It includes your proposed marker inscription, as well as a list of primary sources to verify the historical accuracy of your text.

Why Apply?
✅ Fully funded historical marker, pole, and shipping
✅ Highlight food traditions and transportation history that shaped your community
✅ Engage residents, attract visitors, and generate media attention

Open to 501(c)(3) organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, tribal nations, and local, state, and federal government entities across the United States.

Ready to tell your community’s story? Get started on your LOI today!

08/26/2026

Every community has unique stories to share. Our Legends & Lore grant program brings them to life with a fully funded Pomeroy Marker.

Legends & Lore markers recognize the folkways, traditions, songs, and stories that shape a community’s identity. From larger-than-life legends to tales passed down across generations, Legends & Lore markers strengthen heritage tourism, spark curiosity, and connect people to what makes their community unique.

Our fall 2026 Legends & Lore grant round is now open through Monday, Oct. 12. Don’t miss this opportunity! Learn more and apply: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/legends-lore/

Applications are currently being accepted from: Alabama, Connecticut, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Get started today and celebrate your community's folklore and legends.

08/10/2026

The next Legends & Lore grant round opens Monday, Aug. 24!

Every community has stories to share. Our Legends & Lore marker program helps bring them to life. Commemorate your local folklore with a grant funded Pomeroy Marker.

Legends & Lore markers highlight the folkways, traditions, songs, and storytelling that shape a community’s identity. From larger-than-life legends to tales passed down for generations, they celebrate the stories that make each place unique.

Go to our website to review guidelines, check eligibility, and apply online: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/legends-lore/

Legends & Lore marker grant applications are due Monday, Oct. 12.

Why apply? Here are just a few reasons:

✅ Marker, pole, and shipping fully funded
✅ Highlight local folktales, folklife, and legends
✅ Spark curiosity, attract visitors, and generate media attention

Applications are currently accepted from the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Don’t see your state listed? If you know of a qualified folklore related organization in a state not yet participating, let us know.

Located in Connecticut? Join us for a webinar with the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Sign up here: https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/tellingctstories/

07/23/2026

Back-to-back dedication ceremonies across Central New York!

Through our partnership with The Lafayette Trail, Inc., led by Julien Icher, two new markers were recently dedicated in CNY, commemorating Gen. Lafayette’s Farewell Tour visits to the region and expanding the network of Pomeroy Markers that help communities share their local history.

In the Village of Cayuga, a new marker was unveiled at Harris Park, recognizing Lafayette’s June 1825 visit to the Finger Lakes region. The dedication welcomed the village mayor, community members, and Susan Hughes, retired lead historian for the Pomeroy Foundation.

The following day, a new Lafayette Trail marker was dedicated at the Onondaga Free Library, recognizing Lafayette’s visit to the town. Bill Pomeroy and members of the Pomeroy Foundation team were in attendance, with Anastasia Sopchak, research historian and engagement associate, delivering remarks.

The dedication program also included the library staff and board members, the Town of Onondaga historian, and community partners. Together, these two new markers along The Lafayette Trail highlight local connections to Gen. Lafayette’s 1824–1825 Farewell Tour and the communities that continue to share these stories for future generations.

Want to see if Lafayette traveled through your community? Visit our interactive marker map at wgpfoundation.org or The Lafayette Trail’s website to learn more. Communities nationwide are invited to explore our marker grant programs and partnership opportunities to share their local stories through Pomeroy Markers.

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492 E. Brighton Avenue
Syracuse, NY
13210

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Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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Website

http://www.wgpfoundation.org/

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