Presidential historian and best-selling author Michael Beschloss is receiving an award from a group affiliated with the New York State Archives.

Beschloss will receive the Empire State Archives and History Award from the New York State Archives Partnership Trust on Wednesday night in Albany.

Beschloss has written nine books on American presidents, including best sellers "Presidential Courage" and "The Conquerors." He's a regular commentator on news programs on NBC and PBS and also writes a column for Newsweek.