NORWICH – As part of a statewide effort to present history in a new light, the three museums that make up the local Museum District on Rexford Street in Norwich are working together to promote historical tourism in the area and spotlight Chenango County as a key figure in the evolution of New York.

In 2012, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of the New York State Path Through History, an initiative to promote NYS tourism and economic development by accentuating hundreds of museums, parks, galleries and other destinations that tell the story of New York and the role it has played in the nation’s history. This year, Path Through History Weekends will be recognized throughout the state on June 1-2 and June 8-9; and the Norwich Museum District - comprised of the Northeast Classic Car Museum, the Bullthistle Model Railroad Society, and the Chenango County Historical Society - is marking the occasion by offering a three-museum pass for local history buffs.

“We feel this is a good opportunity for the public to know that these museums are right here in Norwich and what they are all about,” explained Phil Fairchild, president of the Bullthistle Model Railroad Society. Museum Weekend passes can be purchased at any of the three museums for $11, which includes admission to all three and a custom map of each.