historical society

noun

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

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That changed on Friday when the historical society unveiled a replica of the original gallows within the confines of the former prison. Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025 The award was presented last month at a luncheon the historical society hosted in Springfield. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025 Additionally, the historical society isn’t the first organization to restore a Merci Train boxcar. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025 The historical society relies on people’s trust that materials are safe to help build the story of Idaho, Gallimore said. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 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 22 May. 2025.

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