Association of Public Historians (APHNYS)

The purpose of the Association of Public Historians of New York State is to promote and encourage a greater understanding of the history of New York State and its approximately 1,600 local jurisdictions; to promote and encourage the work of the officially appointed local government historians in New York State; to support and encourage the Office of the State Historian; to foster a spirit of cooperation and collegiality among all interested in preserving, protecting, promoting and presenting the rich history of the Empire State through the heritage of all its communities.