Historical society announces new executive director

QUEENSBURY | The Warren County Historical Society (WCHS) has announced its new executive director. Effective Sept. 1, Don Rittner will assume the role, stepping into the shoes of his predecessor, Teri Rogers. Rogers is retiring. She had been the society's director since 2017 and oversaw the creation of its museum during her years there. Rittner has more than 40 years of experience in the history field as a historian, archeologist, educator, and author in the Capital Region. He has been the director of several historic and environmental nonprofit organizations and has authored more than 50 books. He has taught at the college level, produced several history documentaries, and has extensive experience in the development of mobile history exhibits. WCHS President Dr. Stan Cianfarano said, "Don is a very experienced historian, and we are excited to have him join us as we proceed with our expansion to create the Joseph Warren Center for History and Leadership. His connections in the history world throughout New York State will broaden our ability to preserve and promote the history and heritage of Warren County." Rittner sounds more than ready to take on his new responsibilities: "I'm very excited about helping to bring the history of Warren County to a worldwide audience . . . . Promoting local history is an economic engine that many communities have not taken advantage of. We will be different. Warren County has played a major role in the development not only of Upstate New York, but many of its citizens were instrumental in helping to shape the American Experience." A farewell party is planned for the society's outgoing director, Teri Rogers, on Aug. 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at WCHS's headquarters, 50 Gurney Lane in Queensbury.

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