New York Archives Magazine

New York Archives Magazine linktr.ee/APTrust Archie the Jr! Archivist is our mascot! He travels around New York State helping students find passion for history and archives.

New York Archives, published by the Archives Partnership Trust, is an educational publication about New York State history as revealed by research in archival records maintained throughout the state.

Join us on September 27 for a special collaborative program between the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site and "New Yo...
09/18/2026

Join us on September 27 for a special collaborative program between the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site and "New York Archives" magazine as we explore Alexander Hamilton’s deep connections to the Capital Region and the influential circles that shaped his legacy.

Through engaging discussion and historical insight, Schuyler Mansion Site Manager Heidi Hill will highlight Albany’s role in Hamilton’s life, from his ties to the prominent Schuyler family to the broader political and social networks that helped define a young nation.

This program is free and open to the public. Registration link is in the comments.

Join us on Tuesday, October 13th at 12:30 PM, as we celebrate 250 years of our country and revisit the New York State Fr...
09/15/2026

Join us on Tuesday, October 13th at 12:30 PM, as we celebrate 250 years of our country and revisit the New York State Freedom Train, which toured the state in 1949 and 1950.

The Freedom Train carried 83 historic documents, including the draft of the United States Constitution, the Flushing Remonstrance, the second New York State Constitution, a petition for Women’s suffrage, and the 1799 state law for the gradual abolition of enslavement.

Join us as we explore these and the other documents on the train and how they can be used by parents, teachers, and students.

The registration link is in the comments.

Join us on September 27 for a special collaborative program between the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site and "New Yo...
09/12/2026

Join us on September 27 for a special collaborative program between the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site and "New York Archives" magazine as we explore Alexander Hamilton’s deep connections to the Capital Region and the influential circles that shaped his legacy.

Through engaging discussion and historical insight, Schuyler Mansion Site Manager Heidi Hill will highlight Albany’s role in Hamilton’s life, from his ties to the prominent Schuyler family to the broader political and social networks that helped define a young nation. This program is free and open to the public.

Missed our live Online Speaker Series? You can still join us.Our September episode, “Remembering 9/11,” explores the rec...
09/11/2026

Missed our live Online Speaker Series? You can still join us.

Our September episode, “Remembering 9/11,” explores the records held by the New York State Archives that document the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center—and the work undertaken to heal, rebuild, and restore New York City and communities across the state in the aftermath.

If you missed the live presentation, the recording will be available soon. Stay tuned for the opportunity to watch and reflect on these important records, the stories they preserve, and the resilience of New Yorkers in the years that followed.

Our latest upcoming article, "Stitching the Unfinished Revolution," is by David Frank, Assistant Commissioner for Strate...
09/09/2026

Our latest upcoming article, "Stitching the Unfinished Revolution," is by David Frank, Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Partnerships at the New York State Education Department.

In the article, he dives into the Tapestry of New York—a digital collection that brings together creative work from students across the state as they reflect on what it means to belong, participate, and contribute to the ongoing story of New York and the nation.

The article highlights the spirit of creating, sharing, and learning together alive right here in our communities.

Whether it's a quilt, a weaving, or a tapestry, each is made up of individual pieces. Each one tells its own story, but together, they become something larger than any one contribution.

To explore this further, Archie the Jr! Archivist had a chance to tour the Innovation Center of Saratoga. Like our article, the center brings people together through hands-on classes ranging from 3D printing to entrepreneurship to weaving, creating space for people to learn new skills, make something of their own, and collaborate with others.

Whether you're stitching fabric, preserving a family story, or creating a piece of art, the act of making can connect us to one another—and become part of the story we leave behind.

Be sure to subscribe to our magazine to read the Fall issue and the article "Stitching the Unfinished Revolution." Don't forget to also check out our collaborator, The Innovation Center at Saratoga, Inc.

A new season of our Online Speaker Series begins on Tuesday, September 8 with “Remembering 9/11."NYS Archivists will exp...
09/07/2026

A new season of our Online Speaker Series begins on Tuesday, September 8 with “Remembering 9/11."

NYS Archivists will explore documents held in the New York State Archives that tell the story of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, as well as the work undertaken to heal, rebuild, and restore New York City and communities across the state in the aftermath.

Together, we’ll reflect on the records that preserve this pivotal moment in New York’s history—and the stories of resilience that followed.

Registration link is in our bio.

A new season of our Online Speaker Series begins with “Remembering 9/11.”NYS Archivists will explore documents held in t...
09/01/2026

A new season of our Online Speaker Series begins with “Remembering 9/11.”

NYS Archivists will explore documents held in the New York State Archives that tell the story of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, as well as the work undertaken to heal, rebuild, and restore New York City and communities across the state in the aftermath.

Together, we’ll reflect on the records that preserve this pivotal moment in New York’s history—and the stories of resilience that followed.

Registration link is in the comments.

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