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 in New York State that occurred within the timeframe of 1740-1922. This initiative addresses the gap left by the cessation of state funding for roadside markers in 1939, supporting the installation of over 800 markers across 59 New York State counties since 2006. The program aims to enhance local historic preservation and stimulate economic growth through historic tourism.