Josh Cole of the Belfast Historical Society and Scott Burt of the Bare Knuckle Museum pose with Belfast’s newest historical marker unveiled last week.
Submitted by the Belfast Historical Society
BELFAST – The Belfast Historical Society is proud to announce the installation of a new historical roadside marker recognizing the William Muldoon training barns, made possible through a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
This is the second successful marker application for Belfast, following the 2024 installation commemorating the Genesee Valley Canal warehouse, which coincided with the town’s bicentennial celebration.
“The William G. Pomeroy Foundation has been an incredible partner throughout this process,” said Joshua Cole of the Belfast Historical Society. “Their guidance and dedication to preserving history made this project possible. We are also grateful to Cecy Curcio and Scott Burt for their invaluable help with research.”
The Foundation, based in Syracuse, New York, is known statewide for supporting communities in their efforts to recognize and preserve local history. Their grants fund the creation of blue-and-gold roadside markers, ensuring that stories from the past remain visible to future generations.
Belfast continues to highlight its historical significance through these markers, which draw visitors whether they come for the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame, the Greenway Trail, or the town’s growing local businesses. Looking ahead, the Historical Society is preparing a new application for a New York Patriot Burial Marker, part of a statewide initiative in partnership with the Sons of the American Revolution. This program honors Revolutionary War veterans and will coincide with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
“These signs are more than just markers,” added Cole. “They are symbols of Belfast’s proud history and reminders that our small town has stories worth celebrating.
