Registered Historians

What is a "Registered Historian"? An APHNYS Registered Historian is a municipal historian who has shown their commitment to the profession and their community by demonstrating the performance of duties described in the Local Government Historian's Job Description, through application to the Registered Historians Committee. 

Recognition as an APHNYS Registered Historian is an honor and distinction from fellow historians and a positive reflection on the historian's municipality. Applicants are required to:

• have a minimum of three (3) years experience in their position as Historian or Deputy Historian
• be a member of APHNYS
• attend regional meetings or annual conference, or explain inability to do so
• be able to demonstrate the completion of job responsibilities, as defined by the Local Government Historian's Job Description

Take the time to read the application form fully and add the requested supporting material.

The 2026 Application Packet is under construction and will be uploaded soon. The completed packet should be mailed to:

APHNYS - Registered Historians Program
P.O. Box 316
Babylon, NY 11702 

Or, better yet, scan the application/documentation and submit the completed application packet as a PDF file to: mcascone@townofbabylonNY.gov 

Accepted applicants will be recognized at the next annual conference with a certificate and a special Registered Historians pin.

Application Packet (Under Construction)

Presentation about the Registered Historians Program and the application process.