Actor Stephen Lang to receive history award in Albany on October 25

Lang, a history enthusiast and star of "Avatar," earned critical acclaim for his Medal of Honor themed solo play and film, "Beyond Glory"

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Stephen Lang, award-winning stage and film actor, writer, and producer

ALBANY, NY (10/12/2018) (readMedia)-- EVENT DETAILS:

Stephen Lang, award-winning stage and film actor, writer, and producer, will receive the 2018 Empire State Archives and History Award from the New York State Archives Partnership Trust at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 25, at Chancellors Hall, New York State Education Building, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany. Note: The entrance to Chancellors Hall is at the corner of Washington Avenue and Hawk Street. The public is invited to hear Lang speak about his career as an actor and history enthusiast, interviewed by friend and nationally prominent Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer. To purchase tickets -- $25 ($15 for veterans and students) -- visit www.nysarchivestrust.org or call (518) 486-9349. Presented in collaboration with the New York State Archives Partnership Trust.

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Stephen Lang, award-winning stage and film actor, writer, and producer, will receive the 2018 Empire State Archives and History Award from the New York State Archives Partnership Trust at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 25, at Chancellors Hall, New York State Education Building, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany. Note: The entrance to Chancellors Hall is at the corner of Washington Avenue and Hawk Street.

The public is invited to hear Lang speak about his career as an actor and history enthusiast, interviewed by friend and nationally prominent Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer. To purchase tickets -- $25 ($15 for veterans and students) -- visit www.nysarchivestrust.org or call (518) 486-9349.

Lang is known for iconic roles in Gettysburg, Gods and Generals, Tombstone and Avatar and has earned critical acclaim for his Medal of Honor themed solo play and film, Beyond Glory, as well as his chamber play on the "Lost Battalion" of World War I, His Dark Land. Lang's many acting credits include the role of the paraplegic Waldo on AMC's hit series, Into the Badlands and a Tony nomination for Best Actor in The Speed of Darkness on Broadway.

Presented in collaboration with the New York State Archives Partnership Trust.

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