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GHHN (Greater Hudson Heritage Network)

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GHHN offers grants, workshops/webinars, technical assistance, and a resource network to advance the work of heritage keeping organizations in NYS.

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The newest addition to your collection care toolkit has arrived!
GHHN’s new publication The ABCs of Collection Care is now available as both a print book and an ebook.

The ABC's of Collection Care provides readers with answers to collection care questions, along with practical advice and encouragement on how to care for the objects in their collection. Featuring 144 full-color photographs of objects from some of the Hudson River Valley's historic sites and museums, this guide will aid staff and volunteers in care and handling, storage solutions, important points to remember, and when to seek out a professional conservator.

Since 1979, Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) has helped heritage keepers in New York State care for their collections through hands-on trainings, technical assistance, and grant opportunities for organizations statewide. We know how small and mid-size heritage organizations operate - we've worked alongside you every day for more than 40 years and are passionate about empowering all those who take on the role of collection steward.

Get your copy today- print books (just $20!) are available through the store in our bio or on our website (link in bio).

Thanks to the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area/Hudson River Valley Greenway for funding this publication!

#theghhn #abcsofcollectioncare #hrvnha #museum #historichouse #historicalsociety #collectioncare #collectionscare @hudsonrivervalleynha by @theghhn

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What we’re afraid of? You saying you’ll register “later.”

GHHN’s Annual Conference is just two weeks away! Join us October 27 at the Hudson River Museum for a day of conversation, connection, and fresh perspectives on the challenges facing our field.

Hear from our Follow the Speaker presenters, meet with funders & exhibitors, exchange ideas with colleagues, and celebrate this year’s Awards for Excellence recipients.

Later is too late - registration prices increase October 15!
Find the registration link in our bio! by @theghhn

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GHHN is thrilled to receive a second grant 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.

The objects tell extraordinary stories: a rare Tiffany stained-glass window, a flag mourning the death of Abraham Lincoln, John Burroughs’ personal satchel, the original documents behind Jell-O’s early history, and more.

These treasures connect us to the people, ideas, and events that shaped our state and our nation. Through conservation and educational workshops, this project will help ensure they remain available for research, exhibitions, and public engagement for generations to come.

Swipe through to learn more about the objects being conserved through this project! by @theghhn

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What does it take to preserve a work of art for generations to come? 🎨

From Decay to Display: Conserved Works from the Collection pulls back the curtain on the art and science of conservation, bringing together works from the CAM Collection that have undergone professional treatment—and sharing the stories of the care, expertise, and collaboration that helped preserve them.

Among the works on view are seven paintings conserved with support from the NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program: Jean Charlot’s La Tormenta, Albert Pinkham Ryder’s Moonlit Coastal Scene, Niagara Falls [from the Canadian side] (artist unknown, possibly Robert Reginald Whale), Ferdinand Richardt’s Niagara University, George Luks’ Portrait of a Girl with a Doll, Elmer Ellsworth Garnsey’s Sunset Yellowstone Canyon, and George Inness Jr.’s The Sunburst.

See these works—and the remarkable results of conservation—up close tomorrow night! ✨

Join us Thursday, October 8, for CAM’s Fall Opening Reception, celebrating From Decay to Display alongside Sasha Stiles: STANZA and finding rest by Joel Mulindwa.

💜 CAM Members Preview: 4:30–5 p.m.
🥂 Public Reception: 5–7 p.m.
🎟️ Free & open to the public

Curated by Mary Helen Miskuly (@maryhelenistic)

Come discover what happens behind the scenes to ensure the art of the past remains part of our future.

The conservation of the aforementioned paintings was supported through the NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program administered by Greater Hudson Heritage Network. This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. taken in Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University by @theghhn

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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.

@hudsonrivervalleynha @philipsemanorhallshs by @theghhn

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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 our bio or on our website at www.greaterhudson.org

We hope you'll join us! by @theghhn

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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 our bio or on our website at www.greaterhudson.org by @theghhn

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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 our bio.

We hope you'll join us!

@hudsonrivermuseum by @theghhn

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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-Ups & 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.

Find the registration link in our bio under Workshops & Webinars!

The workshops in the Revolutionary Roundtables series are generously funded by the Maurice D Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area/Hudson River Valley Greenway.

@hudsonrivervalleynha @philipsemanorhallshs by @theghhn

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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. Find the list of this year's Awardees on our website or in our stories!

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. by @theghhn

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Today's the day! 2026 NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Applications are due by 11:59 PM TONIGHT! If you have any last minute questions, GHHN staff are standing by - we're available by phone (914.592.6726/914.582.3353) or email (director@greaterhudson.org/info@greaterhudson.org). Good luck to all applying! by @theghhn

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Today is the LAST day for early-bird pricing for the 2026 Annual Conference! Register at the link in our bio! by @theghhn

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