Town Historian

TOWN HISTORIAN FOR TOWN OF VIENNA THE TOWN HISTORIAN WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

·          The cataloging of all artifacts and archives pertaining to the official history of the Town.  Supervisor the archival storage of all artifacts and archives in the best preservation methods available to the Town.

·          Actively gathering and recording the history of the Town.  Gather and record includes but is not limited to photographic, audio-visual, and writing. 

·          Prepare a documentation of premises of historical value to the Town.  

·          Interview townspeople who might have pertinent data and recollection of the history of the Town. 

·          Be aware of and actively seek important artifacts and records that reflect the history of the Town.

·          Seeking grant opportunities to strengthen the artifact collection, information gathering abilities, and such other sources that may reasonably fit within the purview of the Historian's role in the Town.

·          Advocating for historical preservation.

·          Educating the community at large in the importance of a historical presence.

·          Complying with any and all such rules as the State of New York shall establish relating to the office of Town Historian.

·          Producing a report of activities from time to time as directed by the Town Board.

·          Representing the Town at meetings and conferences relating to Local History.

·          Entering into any such other activities that may by mutual consent with the Town Board fall under the general purview of Local History.