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Modeled after France’s popular annual event, “Les Journees du Patrimoine,” Heritage Weekend had its inaugural launch in 2009 during the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial. Based on the success of that event, Heritage Weekend has been expanded to include resources throughout New York State.

New York Heritage Weekend will be held May 14th and 15th and will showcase the Empire State to residents and visitors alike and help kick off the summer tourism season with special events at heritage and cultural destinations. Heritage Weekend events can include special programs, discounted or free admission, or any event that celebrates national, state or local heritage. Historic sites, museums, architecturally significant buildings, historical societies, battlefields, and historic districts have been invited to participate and get involved.

Themes for Heritage Weekend events include: Military History, Arts and Culture, Corridor of Commerce, Innovation, Architecture, Freedom and Dignity, Traditions and Cultures, Community Heritage. Together, these themes represent the diverse heritage of New York State.