: a group of people who work to preserve the history of a place
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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 The hope is to host a reception with proceeds from art sales going to support the historical society.—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 History of Rhode Island Historical Society Founded in 1822, the RIHS is the fourth-oldest state historical society in the United States, according to the society's website.—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for historical society