historical society

noun

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

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Bill Roos, president of the historical society, said George never fails to thrill when local Cub Scouts visit. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025 Some historical society documents suggest the house was completed in 1916, but some tax records at the township assessor's office date the house to 1918. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025 The wooden steamer was constructed in Berlin in 1865 but later caught on fire and sank near the St. Paul Railroad slip in Oshkosh, the historical society said, adding that research into the Fox River wrecks is ongoing. Jillian Frankel, People.com, 14 July 2025 The historical society did not say how the ship caught fire, or if anyone was aboard the vessel at the time. Kerry Breen july 13, CBS News, 13 July 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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