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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  Jerry2016 wrote:

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

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »

  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 »