historical society

noun

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

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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 Donations to the historical society welcome. Holly Andres, Daily News, 26 Feb. 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 Hobart Historical Society received $3,840 for a rehabilitation assessment of the 1914 Carnegie Library housing the historical society through the Efroymson Family Endangered Places program. Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for historical society

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