William G. Pomeroy Foundation

Last week, the Pomeroy Foundation participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Bill and Sandra Pomeroy Treatment Center at Crouse Health. This state-of-the-art facility in Syracuse will carry forward the nearly six decades of vital work Crouse has upheld as the oldest hospital-based addiction treatment program in New York State. You can read more about the opening of the center in the Crouse Health Foundation’s June 2021 newsletter here https://bit.ly/3j52SM6 and find out about the new facility's inspiring healing environment in this video: https://youtu.be/iH4f9NmpnU0 #crousestrong #crousehealth #recoveryjourney

The Hungry for History launch party is almost here! Help celebrate this exciting occasion by joining us and the Onondaga Historical Association on Thursday, June 24 from 4-6pm at Willow Rock Brewing Company in Syracuse. We'll be showcasing the nation’s first Hungry for History marker which commemorates salt potatoes, Central New York’s iconic dish. Ahead of Thursday's launch, be sure to check out this great syracuse.com article about Hungry for History and the program's fir...st marker: https://bit.ly/3hasxkf Launch party registration is free and you can sign up on OHA’s website: https://shop.cnyhistory.org/events. At the event, there will be free salt potato samples provided by Who Want Smoke BBQ and Catering. We will also host a drawing and one lucky guest will assist us with the public unveiling of the salt potatoes marker at its dedication, scheduled for July 10. Marker location and dedication ceremony details will be revealed at the launch party. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3pObXdT #hungryforhistory #foodhistory #historicmarker #syracuse

If you’re interested in preserving the history of your regional food dishes and highlighting your cultural heritage, then this video about our exciting new Hungry for History Marker Grant Program is for you! In this 11-minute webinar, we’ll introduce you to the program and guide you through important topics such as Hungry for History marker criteria and how to apply online. After the webinar, check out our Hungry for History webpage for more details and easy access to our onl...ine application portal: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/hungry-for-history/ #hungryforhistory #foodhistory #favoritefood #historicmarker

Did you know violets were among the most popular cut flowers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? During that time, this fragrant flower was an integral part of the Hudson Valley economy in New York State. So much so that "Violet Belt" became a nickname in the region, with Rhinebeck, New York earning the title, Violet Capital of the World. By 1923, an estimated 40 million violets were being grown in Rhinebeck’s greenhouses. The newly released summer edition of New Yor...k Archives Magazine features an article about the "Violet Capital" by Pomeroy Foundation Historian & Archivist Susan Hughes. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3wCknr4 Visit the NYS Archives Partnership Trust (New York State Archives) for information about subscribing: https://bit.ly/3vzgt0Q #archives #nyshistory #hudsonvalley #historicmarker

Wreaths add a nice seasonal touch at both Briggs and Sutherland cemeteries in Dutchess County, New York. Sutherland Cemetery was recently the focus of a gravestone repair and restoration effort. Head over to the Stanford Historical Society Facebook page to check out photos from the project. #historicmarker #newyorkhistory #cemetery

With the recent announcement that the National Votes for Women Trail marker nomination deadline has been extended to 1/15/2021, we caught up with Advisory Committee Chair Judy Wellman to reflect on the incredible efforts to date and what to look forward to in the time ahead. Learn more about the NVWT at https://ncwhs.org/pmtoolkit/ #suffragecentennial #womenshistory #womenssuffrage

There’s less than one week left to submit your online Letter of Intent for this round of our New York State Historic Marker Grant Program. Don’t miss the deadline: Monday, Dec. 14 This grant round covers the following NYS counties: Fulton, Montgomery, Herkimer, Oneida, Otsego and Schoharie (Region 7); Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego (Region 8); and Cayuga, Cortland, Madison and Onondaga (Region 9). For complete guidelines, eligibility and how to apply, visit: https://www.wgpfoun...dation.org/history/nys-historic-markers/ #newyorkhistory #historygrants #historicmarker

Congratulations to The Lafayette Trail on its first roadside marker in Virginia! The newly unveiled marker commemorates Gen. Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Suffolk, VA as part of his 1824-1825 U.S. Farewell Tour. Head over to the Lafayette Trail Facebook page for more history and photos from the dedication: https://bit.ly/3gkj48Q #markermonday #historicmarker #virginiahistory

Thankfully, no one was seriously injured or lost their life! We have given grants for Historic Roadside Markers to so many wonderful historic buildings around New York, it would be a shame to see any of them lost or damaged by fire or other disasters. You may not have the resources for the type of documentation that the Heritage Documentation Programs, NPS does, but have you photographed your historic structure? Check out their online exhibit and learn why it's so important to create a record of both the interior and exterior. #historicpreservation #thisplacematters #nyhistory