Find Historical Societies & Historic Preservation Nonprofits and Charities

  Cerebral wrote:

I have gone to Historic Yellow Springs on various occasions and reasons. I have found this setting to be quite amazing and appealing. Quaint village setting, it maintains its rural and historic appeal that greets the visitor, or, one studying fine arts,... more »

  kennethvknight wrote:

The history and growth of Fort Lauderdale started at the intersection of the New River and Florida East Coast Railroad. The New River Inn was the first hotel in what is now Fort Lauderdale and is the "grand dame" of architecture and Southern charm.... more »

  Rick_RCPT wrote:

An excellent organization in terms.of both teaching people.about the history and sacrifices of Allied paratroopers from WWII onward, but even more importantly, a support and outreach to US veterans of any era or branch. Vets helping vets. more »

  sasikrishnasamy wrote:

Ayngaran Foundation is a best spiritual non profit organisation founded by spiritual guru Sasi Krishnasamy and chairman of spiritual guru Vince Thomas more »

  Writer wrote:

I have been to the Bristow Historical Museum which is operated by the Bristow Historical Society many times. This dedicated group of volunteers have created a very professional looking museum in the local train depot of their small town. Their enthusiasm... more »

  KukkusWalter1 wrote:

I love AHSGR! AHSGR has helped me find family members as well as connect with other descendants of the Germans from Russia. It provides records, resources, programs, and a talented, knowledgable staff to help people make connections to the Germans from... more »

  imhouston wrote:

The DACOR Bacon House in Washington DC is an historic gem. The organization of DACOR which advances discussion about diplomacy and diplomatic engagement is vital. My experience with the house and the organization over many years has been one of the great... more »

  Maddie16 wrote:

New Haven Preservation Society has championed saving our town’s history for the future for many decades. New Haven Missouri is a small town on the Missouri River. The Preservation Society has preserved the old public school and converted it into a very... more »

  dianne wrote:

I walked into the Plymouth Historical Museum to volunteer almost two years ago. They had just lost their volunteer coordinator and offered me the position. Feeling that my background as a high school English teacher, I could easily use my skills here:... more »

  Dimc1952 wrote:

I have toured carriage town and met with several of the staff. I'm very impressed with the classes offered, housing for 60 women and 60 men, the baby program and so much more. It seems they handle it all from food to clothing to housewares and personal... more »

  hjsienkie wrote:

A wonderfully intimate organization that directly supports the entire spectrum of the DC arts community - literary, performing, media. It is a hidden gem within DC, providing a creative space and a great venue more »

  flos wrote:

I have traveled to to this area of Jamaica many times over the past 30 years. The poverty and needs of the people is striking. I have stayed at the villa which is the basis for the charity. It is lovely. Well maintained, spacious and sitting in the... more »

  ASolomon wrote:

What was it like to be an up and coming Philadelphia businessman 150 years ago? How did you live? How did your family live? This beautifully restored house museum lets visitors understand in new ways what it was like to live in Victorian Philadelphia.... more »

  Lori54 wrote:

As a volunteer with Tall Ships Victoria I am familiar with both Lady Washington & Hawaiian Chieftain. The crews of these two ships are great to work with and to sail with. Highly recommend either vessel for a ship tour, sail, or battle sail! more »

  paduchess wrote:

This organization --- over a 100 years old --- has changed their name to Forest Hills Gardens Foundation. They do great work maintaining the archival history of Forest Hills Gardens (which the FHGC does not, since it is a maintenance corporation.) It... more »

  KenSheltonRealty wrote:

As Real Estate Agent and Broker since 2004, 23 year residential real estate multiple property owner and asset manager for individuals, hedge funds, local, state and nationwide lenders, I have learned the importance of organizations such as HISTORICAL... more »

  gab39 wrote:

Friends of the Chicago River exceeds in education and activities. They work to keep the people, plants, and animals, within the watershed of the Chivago River safe and healthy, adn well informed about the river. The organization organizes canoe trips... more »

  david-c wrote:

The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is a group of hardworking and dedicated staff and thousands of volunteers. They are dedicated to preserving Olmsted's great legacy in Buffalo, New York more »

  Anna D. wrote:

The Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka is a dedicated volunteer-led effort to restore and maintain the murals by Croatian artist Maxo Vanka that cover the interior walls of St. Nicholas Croation Catholic Church in Millvale, Pennsylvania.... more »

  Liberty B. wrote:

The Historical Society of Kent County is one of the friendliest and most helpful historical societies I have ever worked with. The current administration is working very hard to make sure all members of Kent County, including marginalized groups such... more »

  slowcomotive wrote:

I began riding the Austin & Texas Central Railroad when it was still pulled by steam locomotive 786 in 1998. When it went out of service it felt like something in Central Texas wasn't right, and I missed hearing that steam whistle reverberating all across... more »

  hbctrader wrote:

I have known Jerry and Elaine Ramsey now going on a dozen years and praise them for their efforts in getting foundation underway and keeping it moving forward. If the HBC, Pacfici Northwest fur trade history, Fort Nisqually, or Pierce County's history... more »

  holub wrote:

y name is Bernice Holub Thomson, I am the president of the Motley MN Historical society.we are in need of a larger facility, and would like to use the Motley Creamery building which is quite old . It was acquired by the new school that was built in... more »

  Ernie C. wrote:

This group of volunteers is a highly respected organization that is keeping the county alive with their research library, the historical house that's on their property, weekly article in the local newspaper, and other interesting gatherings throughout... more »

  Lois18 wrote:

Presser PAC is the largest multi-disciplinary arts education facility in our region. I have seen so many lives of youth, and adults changed because of the opportunities offered at the center. Arts engagement has a way of connecting people with their community... more »

  rboerger wrote:

The Friends of the C&TS is vitally important to the continued existance of the country's longest and highest remaining narrow-guage railway, the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railway. The Friends provide both financial resources and volunteer manpower to... more »

  CarterGirl218 wrote:

The Cool Water Historic Foundation, Inc. is a 501-C3 non-profit begun for the purpose of procuring, stabilizing, restoring and saving for future generations, the Solomon Carter house believed built in 1768, when he purchased that parcel of land in the... more »

  Mholan wrote:

Years ago, I was researching the life of my grandfather, who worked in the Pittsburgh streetcar system, but died long before I was born. As now, I was living outside Pennsylvania, far from the museum. The PTM director and archivist were each responsive... more »

  iccg wrote:

This organization owns and keeps up the historic Civil War era house, Mudd's Grove. This beautifully furnished and maintained home is open each Thursday and Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. It houses the Historical Society Library, the repository of... more »

  Bert2 wrote:

A great local museum. Tiny in size but heavy in history. Open only twice a week , but operated by volunteers from the local community. They helped establish the Tuna Canyon Detention Camp organization with the city of Los Angeles to get historic status... more »

  MaryGreg wrote:

Preservation Maryland gets things done. Every few weeks, as a Board member, I receive an email update on all the incredible work Preservation Maryland is doing. The energy, passion and professionalism the experienced staff bring to the job is yielding... more »

  Writer wrote:

Concerned Citizenry is all volunteer alumni. The Lincoln School is the only African American landmark in Audrain County on the Natl Historical Registry. The community is not the most diversified and other than the African American support doesn't recieve... more »

  Nicely wrote:

My experience with Compass Inn led to becoming a volunteer. Hearing the history of the Inn in the early 1800's was exciting and interesting. The exhibits at the Inn are a connection to the history of our early travels across the new and developing United... more »

  cfsota wrote:

This is a learning place dedicated to the fine and applied arts. Open to children and adults. Lumber mill below offers unique venue for musical and craft marketing events (even weddings!). Recent building acquisition next door adds pottery studio, glass... more »

  boobookitty wrote:

Come Visit the Lakehurst Historical Society MuseumMuseums do not entomb the past they keep the past alive! We will be doing the Hindenburg talk on the 3rd and 4th Sundays of each month at 12:30 to 3:00 PM, the Lakehurst Historical Society... more »

  shadow21084 wrote:

Having worked with Milford Borough Historical Society since its founding I highly recommend it. The MBHS personnel are highly committed to the organization's mission and are continuously active in the community. more »

  echs wrote:

Lots of interesting historical artifacts from early cowtown days to railroad memorabilia, as well as early farming implements. See an old General Store and a 1909 wooden caboose. Travel 5 miles east and visit the Fort Harker Guardhouse Museum and Officers'... more »

  BeckleyRegisterHerald wrote:

This board was not legally voted upon, those currently attempting to represent themselves as the board for this structure were voted on without consent or legal communication with the board members they were attempting to remove. This was done to circumvent... more »

  Land_Trust_Accreditation_Commission wrote:

Salisbury Association became an accredited land trust in July 2017, a status that can be renewed every five years. Accreditation means Salisbury Association meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever.... more »

  Land_Trust_Accreditation_Commission wrote:

Chestnut Hill Historical Society is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means Chestnut Hill Historical Society meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Chestnut Hill Historical Society has... more »

  Perla N. wrote:

We are members and attend many of the events here. Spring event is terrific with dog shows, animals to pet, music, clowns, Filoli honey for sale, puppet and magic shows. more »

  Jerry2016 wrote:

Tremendous presentation on a unique and important person in our history. The study itself is unusual and amazing. more »

  Meed wrote:

This is an educational, non-profit museum. Their mission is to educate and promote the history of Bourne, MA. They maintain the Aptucxet Trading Post Museum, a replica of the 1627 trading post on the banks of the Cape Cod Canal. The museum also maintains... more »

To foster preservation of historic structures by ourselves and others through offering educational programs about historic preservation.... more »

History preservation more »

Preservation and education more »

Old economy village preserves and presents the life, thought, and more »

Educate and inform the public & members about the historical significance of kathleen, fl; preserve the heritage and culture of... more »

The mission of the historic wilmington foundation is to protect and preserve the irreplaceable historic resources of wilmington... more »

The mission of the farrington historical foundation is to restore and conserve the kirk-farrington house and grounds as an example... more »

To collect, preserve, study, interpret and exhibit relating to the history of geneva. more »

Manage and maintain historical properties more »

To foster a deeper understanding of and appreciation for mason county history. To collect, preserve, and present for viewing historically... more »

The schs mission is to expand, preserve, and make accessible our invaluable collection, and to encourage interest and pride in... more »

To preserve the history and artifacts of our heritage in mannington district, marion county, west virginia more »

Charitable - historical preservation more »

Maintain and promote the historical landmarks in Roseland, NJ. more »

Discover, preserve, and celebrate the history of washington county, arkansas, and to share that heritage with others. more »

To promote a greater appreciation of the significance of washington's crossing of the delaware river; as well as providing a scholarship... more »

Sharing and teaching the local history of the historic site with the public, through various activities and programs. more »

To provide support for the morristown national historical park in the preservation and interpretation of this renowned american... more »

To provide education to the community through museum tours, programs, incidental sales of books, prints, and postcards, interpretation... more »

Through exhibits, vibrant programming and rich historical resources, the Cheboygan County History Center explores the history... more »

To collect, preserve & publish the history & historical data relative to lehigh county for the education of the general public more »

The exempt purpose is to maintain a museum at travis afb, california. more »

Historical awareness of photography. more »

Maintain historical continuity in wyando more »

Preserve maintain wint union mtg hse more »

The napa county historical society is a non-profit, privately funded 501 (c) 3 research archival and educational organization... more »

Historical pioneered museum and village more »

Preserve & cultivate materials of historical interest pertaining to passaic county for the general public. more »

Historic denver is committed to enhancing our city's unique identity through education, activism and stewardship on behalf of... more »

To preserve the natural, architectural and historical resources of the four mounds estate, educate with hands-on opportunities... more »

Mission: to solicit, receive, invest, more »

The mission is to educate, promote interest in, and advocate for the preservation of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and landscapes... more »

The stearns history museum connects people to the power of history and culture by collecting, preserving, and interpreting our... more »

The objectives of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution are historic preservation, promotion of education... more »

preservation of local history more »

Promotion and preservation of the sackets harbor, ny historical area more »

To preserve, present,and celebrate town history more »

Maintenance and operation of the property and culture of jacobsburg, the henry gun site, henry's woods, and selected areas, and... more »

The primary purpose of our organization is to preserve and restore local historical structures on a 3 acre village site, in addition... more »

To provide an organization devoted exclusively to the prosecution of historic preservation, antiquarian, educational, historical,... more »

To preserve and share the heritage and history of the village of ephraim, wisconsin. more »

History preservation and education more »

It is the purpose of the society to stimulate interest in the history of hanover, ma by the collection, preservation and study... more »

The colonial pennsylvania plantation is a living history museum whose purpose is to enhance understanding 1760-1790 farm life... more »

St. Joseph Farmstead is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a thriving community through three core... more »

Promote historic preservation more »

The concord museum educates visitors of all ages about the history of concord and its continuing influence on american political,... more »

Historical preservation and education more »

Collect and preserve area artifacts; maintain the 1892 historical building as a museum which includes the non-circulating historical... more »

Education more »

To study and teach the history and techniques of early american decoration. To promote continued research in the field, to record... more »

Historic preservation of fort lupton. more »

The jewish museum of maryland collects, preserves, and studies the history and material culture of maryland jewry, including two... more »

Provide support for the harwich council on aging and harwich seniors. more »

Historical site preservation more »

Watonwan county historical society's primary exempt purpose is to share history, artifacts, knowledge and memories and to preserve... more »

The collection and preservation of historical data, information and artifacts related to the families, schools, churches and other... more »

TO CRAFT EXHIBITS FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT AND TO SPONSOR SCHOLARLY AUTHORS TO SPEAK... more »

Maintainance of historic structure and education more »

The vision of the twin lights historical society is to create one of the foremost centers in the united states for interpretation... more »

The castine historical society collects, preserves and exhibits materials that illuminate the rich history of the castine - bagaduce... more »

Educate about native americans of the nw. more »

To build the future hospitality industry through career exploration, work force development and scholarships. more »

To collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the history of the city of evanston and vicinity and all its people through exhibits,... more »

The historical society of central florida, inc. Exists to support the mission and programs of the orange county regional history... more »

The umatilla county historical society collects, preserves, interprets and presents objects and stories unique to the region.... more »

To preserve the qualities relating to the history of the city of edmond by preserving for public use, historic sites, buildings,... more »

The mission of the musuem is to educate, examine and explore the lessons of the holocaust with authenticity, dignity and compassion,... more »

PROVIDE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND PRESERVATION IN WYOMING more »

The objectives of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution are historic preservation, promotion of education... more »

Our mission is to conserve, maintain, and restore the Victoria Mansion property and collections to the highest standards, and... more »