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Learn about the concept, role, and evolution of historical societies, non-profit organizations dedicated to collecting, preserving, and promoting the history of a particular place, group, or topic. Explore the different types, governance structures, and funding sources of historical societies in the US and globally.
Jones, Houston Gwynne, ed. Historical Consciousness in the Early Republic: The Origins of State Historical Societies, Museums, and Collections, 1791-1861 (North Caroliniana Society and North Carolina Collection, 1995)
Historical Society of Southern California Founded in 1883, the Historical Society of Southern California (HSSC) is the oldest historical society in California. Lemon Grove Historical Society Los Angeles Conservancy , the largest membership-based historic preservation organization in the country.
State or federal district Official title State historical society State history museum; Alabama: State of Alabama: Alabama Historical Commission: Alabama Department of Archives and History
Chinese Historical Society of New England; Church Historical Society; Civil War Roundtable; Colorado Aviation Historical Society; The Conference on Faith and History; Coordinating Council for Women in History
Learn about the oldest museum in New York City, founded in 1804 to collect and preserve the history of New York and the nation. Explore its art, artifacts, library, and exhibitions on topics such as slavery, the Constitution, and the Hudson River School.
Learn about the oldest historical society in the United States, founded in 1791 and located in Boston. Explore its collections of manuscripts, artifacts, and publications on American, Massachusetts, and New England history.
Learn about the history and mission of the DC History Center, an educational foundation that preserves and displays the history of Washington, D.C. The society operates a museum, library, and journal in the Carnegie Library building in Mount Vernon Square.