CONTACT:
Scott Flaherty, Empire State Development
(518) 292-5131
sflaherty@empire.state.ny.us

WORKSHOP SCHEDULED TO ASSIST DICKINSON SPONSORSHIP APPLICANTS
Scheduled for Noon on August 14 at Rogers Island Visitors Center in Fort Edward, NY

A pre-application workshop has been scheduled for Noon on August 14 at Rogers Island Visitors Center in Fort Edward, to assist potential applicants in the development of a Dickinson Sponsorship application.

Dickinson Sponsorships offer support specifically for non-signature events of the New York State French and Indian War 250th Anniversary Commemoration Commission, a consortium of history experts and representatives of state and regional tourism agencies appointed to broaden and promote the public’s knowledge of the war and its importance in the state’s history. A total of $35,000 is available, with $4,000 offered per event.

The sponsorships are named in memory of Ogdensburg native David Dickinson (1947-2004), who was instrumental in the formation of the New York State French and Indian War 250th Anniversary Commemoration Commission. They are available to those operating federal, state and local New York State historic sites, local governments and historians; tribal governments; schools (both public and private); colleges and universities; chartered historical institutions; and, not-for-profit entities situated in New York State.

For more information on the New York State French & Indian War 250th Anniversary Commemoration Commission, or for information on future pre-application workshops, visit fiw250.iloveny.com. Applications must be received by the Commission before September 30, 2007.

For more information on the New York State French & Indian War 250th Anniversary Commemoration Commission, or for information on future pre-application workshops, visit fiw250.iloveny.com. Applications must be received by the Commission before September 30, 2007.
 

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Editor’s Note: For downloadable photographs depicting New York State’s French and Indian War sites, visit www.iloveny.com/pressroom.