NORWICH – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS), the area’s premier heritage museum, recently announced a grant award totaling $49,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). Through New York state’s continued investment in the arts and culture sector, NYSCA has awarded $80.9 million in fiscal year 2026 to nonprofits across all 10 regions and a historic number of artists.

“New York’s arts and culture sector is a cornerstone of the state’s identity, and we’re making bold investments to ensure it remains strong,” New York state Governor Kathy Hochul said. “These grants will lift up artists and organizations in every region, fueling local economies and expanding access to the arts. Congratulations to all the grantees – your talent and dedication help power New York’s future.”

“We are very grateful for NYSCA’s continued investment in our mission,” said CCHS Executive Director Jessica Moquin. “This is the fifth consecutive year that CCHS has received NYSCA funding. The stability offered by this consistent support is allowing the museum to grow and flourish in exciting ways. We look forward to another dynamic season of sharing and celebrating our unique community heritage.”

NYSCA Executive Director Erika Mallin added: “During these challenging times, the New York State Council on the Arts has been a stalwart and innovative funder. These grants will serve artists and organizations in every region and county, fueling our economy and serving our communities. We know this support isn’t just an investment in the arts, it’s an investment in New York’s future. Congratulations to the Chenango County Historical Society and thank you for your perseverance, your creativity, and your tireless service to New York state.”

First established in 1939, CCHS is the area’s premier heritage museum dedicated to celebrating local culture—its unique traditions and noteworthy stories. Programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. CCHS is also a proud partner of Bloomberg Connects, an app that allows visitors to enhance their exhibit experience through audio clips, videos, and more. Download this free digital museum guide via the Apple Store or Google Play, and visit ChenangoHistorical.org for more details about this and other museum programs.

NYSCA’s mission is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York state’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across the state, NYSCA will award more than $161 million in this fiscal year, serving organizations and artists across all 10 state regions. Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, NYSCA is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information, visit arts.ny.gov.

The mission of CCHS is to explore the culture of Chenango County—its unique traditions and noteworthy stories—through the preservation and presentation of our local heritage.

- Information from CCHS