By Rich Petschke

This week the New York State Board of Regents approved a request by the New York State Historical Association to amend its charter and change its legal name to Fenimore Art Museum.

According to a news release the change was sought by the museum to reflect the full range of its activities and to build upon the success of its popular art exhibitions and programs. The museum opens for the season on April 1, 2017.

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