The William G. Pomeroy Foundation is committed to assisting communities in celebrating their history. The Foundation emphasizes the significance of historic markers in promoting local historic preservation, educating the public, and fostering historic tourism, which ultimately supports local economies.
The New York State Historic Marker Grant Program focuses on commemorating historic people, places, things, or events within the timeframe of 1740-1920. Aimed at filling the void left when New York State ceased funding roadside markers in 1939, the program has supported the creation of over 600 markers across 53 counties in New York State since 2006, promoting education and economic benefits through historic tourism.