Southern Tier Path Through History Committee to Hold Public Meeting at Binghamton University on February 6th

The Southern Tier Regional Path Through History Committee will hold a public meeting to gain input for the development of its $100,000 marketing plan to encourage tourism, local economic development and serve as an educational tool as part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Path Through History initiative.The Southern Tier Region is composed of Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins counties.

Historians, Historic Site Managers and those interested in promoting the history of New York State are invited as well as the public and media are welcome to attend.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 6 at 1 pm at  Binghamton University, Mandela Room C, University Union Building, 4400 Vestal Parkway, Vestal, NY 13850.                               

RSVP:  Pre-registration for all interested in attending is requested by February 5, 2013 by contacting Gerry Smith at historysmiths@stny.rr.com or 607/595-0176.

Local Contact:    Liz Callahan, Executive Director of Hanford Mills Museum in East Meredith, serves on the Southern Tier Path Through History Committee. If people are unable to attend the meeting in Binghamton, but have ideas to contribute, they can contact her directly, lizc@hanfordmills.org, 607/278-5744.