Recently, students from SUNY Morrisville Norwich campus toured the Chenango County Historical Museum to explore local history for their research project. Archives and Collection's Coordinator Zac Greenfield shared with the students what his job entails and the educational requirements needed for his job. (Submitted photo)

NORWICH — Recently, SUNY Morrisville Norwich students prepared for their history research project by touring the Chenango County Historical Museum.

SUNY Morrisville Norwich English and Communications adjunct Instructor Michael Foor-Pessin said the students in his “Introduction to Public Speaking” will conduct college-level research on a local historical topic and later present their findings to members of the community.

Students Ethan Guzewich, Logan Waters, Kaitlyn Finch and Cora Ashcraft chose to research local history in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

“My hope is that this project will inspire them to become engaged citizens who understand how our history influences our present and our future,” Foor-Pessin said.

He said upon arrival at the museum, they were greeted by Museum Staff Assistant Madeline Olesky, Archives and Collection’s Coordinator Zac Greenfield, and the Historian’s Assistant Julie Kupris.

The students began taking notes as Greenfield shared what his job entails and the educational requirements needed for his job.