Remembering Hon. E. Leo Milonas
It is with sadness that the Historical Society has learned of the passing of one of our founding Trustees Hon. E. Leo Milonas on … More Remembering Hon. E. Leo Milonas »
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Navigating Sovereignty: Unraveling the Treaty of Canandaigua and Its Impact on Haudenosaunee-U.S. Relations
The intricate relationship between tribal nations and the United States has a long history that predates the U.S. Constitution. Undergirded by a number of … More Navigating Sovereignty: Unraveling the Treaty of Canandaigua and Its Impact on Haudenosaunee-U.S. Relations »
How the Great Law of Peace Helped Shape New York and American Democracy
Long before Europeans came to North America, a thriving democratic system was established in the heart of what would become New York State. The … More How the Great Law of Peace Helped Shape New York and American Democracy »
New Podcast Series: Wrecking Ball with Adrian Untermyer
The Historical Society of the New York Courts has long been involved in exploring the intersection of the law and art and architecture, particularly … More New Podcast Series: Wrecking Ball with Adrian Untermyer »
Rediscovering History: The Lemmon Slave Case and the Traveling Exhibit
In the midst of the struggle for abolition, New Yorkers had the chance to witness an important turning point in the fight for freedom. … More Rediscovering History: The Lemmon Slave Case and the Traveling Exhibit »
Judicial Notice 17: 2022
Issue 17 History of Court Administration in New Yorkby Marc Bloustein The Rise and Fall of Natural Law in New Yorkby Hon. Albert M. … More Judicial Notice 17: 2022 »
Executive Director Marilyn Marcus Featured on Amici Podcast
On March 23, 2023, in celebration of Women’s History Month, Society Executive Director Marilyn Marcus was featured on the court system’s Amici Podcast to … More Executive Director Marilyn Marcus Featured on Amici Podcast »
Judicial Notice Lookback: 20th Anniversary Special
Lookback In 2022, the Historical Society of the New York Courts celebrated its 20th anniversary. As a part of looking back on its first … More Judicial Notice Lookback: 20th Anniversary Special »
Celebrating the Art & Architecture of the Courts
December is Art & Architecture Month, and, as a part of its mission, the Society has developed programs that celebrate art and architecture in … More Celebrating the Art & Architecture of the Courts »
Understanding the Work of the NY Federal State & Tribal Courts & Indian Nations Justice Forum with Justice Mark A. Montour
Recently appointed Appellate Division Justice Mark Montour discusses his pioneering role as the first Native American jurist in NYS as well as the work … More Understanding the Work of the NY Federal State & Tribal Courts & Indian Nations Justice Forum with Justice Mark A. Montour »