historical society

noun

: a group of people who work to preserve the history of a place

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Once the nuns moved to their own convent, Viatorian priests, some who also taught at Marian, moved in and lived there until Blanche died in 1983, according to materials from the historical society. Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 According to the historical society, the 120-page book full of photos and stories was underwritten by generous donors and took about two years to complete. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Donations to the historical society welcome. Holly Andres, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026 In the fall of 2025, the historical society earned a $412,500 grant to help open the west building, which has never been open to the public. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for historical society

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“Historical society.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historical%20society. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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