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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  myers20032002 wrote:

I was there in March and the director as well as one other staff member helped do an evening tour of thr whole Deere-Wiman house. Opening up areas that had never been open and explaining how the steam heating works. It was educational, it was fun and... 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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

MAINTENANCE OF HISTORICAL INTEREST IN THE VILLAGE OF BISHOP HILL, ILLINOIS. TO ACQUIRE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY BY GRANT, GIFT,... more »

City of kent historical awareness more »

PRESERVE PIONEER HERITAGE IN UTAH TERRITORY more »

Operate a historical museum covering washtenaw county. more »

To protect sites or buildings which are determined to have educational, historic or cultural significance. more »

Educate the public about history more »

The mission of the Orpheum Theatre, Inc. is to enrich the cultural life of the residents and visitors of Chaffee County. more »

Preservation of National Historical Landmark more »

Public education of regional historical events through displays of artifacts, buildings & events. more »

Creating and maintaining a state memorial and park for the preservation of historic kent plantation house more »

Through historic preservation advocacy, innovative educational programs and strategic partnerships the foundation ensures that... more »

The Gustav Stickley House Foundation has been formed to plan for and aid in the restoration, preservation and interpretation of... more »

The organization is dedicated to protecting and preserving the historic resources in franklin and williamson county, tennessee.... more »

To discover and memorialize the history and architecture of the district of columbia with particular reference to wadsworth house-sulgrave... more »

To promote historical, genealogical and antiquarian research, to collect & preserve books, papers, maps, etc and to publish results... more »

Providing financial support to the historical society of delaware more »

Promote a beneficial development of economic, governmental, and business impacts of the history of railroads in the four state... more »

To encourage economic development, more »

TPHF promotes cultural art through educational and theatrical venues in the Panhandle area. more »

Preserve historical site and educate public more »

Geneva historical society is dedicated to engaging diverse audiences in an on-going dialogue about the shared heritage of geneva,... more »

Assist with mount hope cemetery's preservation and restoration of its more »

To offer historical and geneological information to the public and to schools. more »

To preserve, present, and promote the history and culture of albany county. more »

Preservation of historic places in south dakota more »

To bring together people with interest in history to assist in a better understanding and promote appreciation of american heritage, more »

Research and publication of books, other educational literature, and objects interpreting "the white house and its history and... more »

To activate and enrich the environment of the city of portlands premiere public park and gathering space for the benefit of portlands... more »

Founded in 1936 the Chippewa County Historical Society interprets the history of our county through three museums, two which are... more »

The organization sponsors an annual fundraising event to provide funds for the restoration, preservation and maintenance of the... more »

To keep la plata county history and culture alive for present and future generations. more »

The washington county historical society mission is: preserving, collecting, interpreting, our history to encourage community... more »

It is the Mission of CSA II®'s Monument Establishment and Preservation Fund to Protect Our Proud Heritage and Monuments for the... more »

The stark county historical society is dedicated to collecting and preserving the significant materials and records related to... more »

Preserve citys history more »

To preserve, protect, restore, and maintain the natual and historic integrity of rock ledge ranch historic site, while providing... more »

Preservation and presentation of physical and cultural history of jerome, az. more »

Local historic preservation more »

Tsha fulfills its mission through core programs: southwestern historical quarterly, handbook of texas online, texas almanac, tsha... more »

Publication of newsletters, restoration of historical buildings, funding of county museum, promotion of calaveras county history... more »

Preservation of historic winchester, inc. , organized by concerned members of the community and incorporated under the laws of... more »

To preserve and protect the n/s savannah more »

Fundraising for the preservation of historical homes which are used to educate local residents and tourist about a time in american... more »

Our Mission is to protect our cultural heritage, our history, historic places and people. We will continue to provide historic... more »

Educate about the history of the holocaust, seeking to remind citizens that prejudice, hatred, and violence, as manifested in... more »

Non profit educational association. more »

The mission of the york harbor reading room foundation is to help preserve the historic york harbor reading room clubhouse building... more »

Preserving the history of limerick more »

Educate public on local history more »

The maryland and pennsylvania railroad preservation society is a pennsylvania nonprofit corporation chartered in 1986. Its purpose... more »

To promote interest of local history and local area railroading, to collect and preserve materials which illustrate this history... more »

The bronx is a microcosm of the story of america. The bronx is home to 1. 4 million people with a rich diversity of ethnic and... more »

The mission of the foundation more »

Promote the appreciation of history through the ongoing preservation and restoration of a historically and architecturally significant... more »

Educate the public regarding more »

Working together to protect, conserve, and improve the beauty and quality of the lake george basin. more »

The norwalk seaport association, inc. Offers a cultural, environmental, and historical journey to the norwalk islands. The sheffield... more »

Historic building preservation more »

To perpetuate the memory of colonial history by seeking to collect and preserve such historical records relating to the american... more »

To develop and operate affordable housing and community development projects for low and very low-income families and disadvantaged... more »

Crow wing county historical society is committed to preserving the history and telling the story of crow wing county. more »

To preserve, promote and develop heritage tourism sites and educational activities of significance in north dakota, particularly... more »

Promote and preserve the history of cambpell, california and santa clara valley more »

The mission of the Brown County Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and present the history of Brown County, Indiana.... more »

To provide and maintain a museum dedicated to local history. more »

Preservation of the history of the chicago north western railroad, including preservation and study of company documents, publishing... more »