Historical Organizations

"Based in Arlington, Virginia, VVMF (the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund) is the nonprofit organization authorized by the U.S. Congress in 1980 to build a national memorial dedicated to all who served with the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War. Incorporated on April 27, 1979 by a group of veterans led by Jan C. Scruggs, the organization sought a tangible symbol of recognition from the American people for those who served in the war. The result was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (commonly referred to as The Wall), which has become one of the most visited memorials in Washington, D.C. with an estimated 5.6 million annual visitors. Since the dedication of The Wall, VVMF has pursued a mission of preserving the legacy of The Wall, promoting healing and educating about the impact of the Vietnam War." - https://www.vvmf.org/about-vvmf/

ASYV ADVANCES HOLOCAUST EDUCATION, RESEARCH, DOCUMENTATION, AND COMMEMORATION BY OFFERING PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO ENGAGE A BROAD COMMUNITY OF CARING INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST, DISTRIBUTING BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ADDRESSING THE HOLOCAUST, AND ENGAGING IN OTHER ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST AND MEMORIALIZE ITS VICTIMS. IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, ASYV MAY DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES, AND INSTITUTIONS THAT ENGAGE IN HOLOCAUST EDUCATION AND REMEMBRANCE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO YAD VASHEM, THE WORLD HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE CENTER.

THE MISSION OF THE MOUNT VERNON LADIES' ASSOCIATION IS TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, AND MANAGE THE ESTATE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS AND TO EDUCATE VISITORS AND PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD ABOUT THE LIFE AND LEGACIES OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, SO THAT HIS EXAMPLE OF CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP WILL CONTINUE TO INFORM AND INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS.

THE FOUNDING MISSION OF THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY ("NEW-YORK HISTORICAL") IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND INTERPRET, FOR THE BROADEST POSSIBLE PUBLIC, MATERIAL RELEVANT TO THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES IN GENERAL AND OF NEW YORK STATE AND CITY IN PARTICULAR.

TO PRESERVE AND SHARE THE FOX THEATRE

THE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF NEWPORT COUNTY'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND PRESENT AN EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTION OF HOUSE MUSEUMS AND LANDSCAPES IN ONE OF THE MOST HISTORICALLY INTACT CITIES IN AMERICA. WE HOLD IN PUBLIC TRUST THE NEWPORT MANSIONS, WHICH ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE LIVING FABRIC OF NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND. THESE SITES EXEMPLIFY THREE CENTURIES OF THE FINEST ACHIEVEMENTS IN AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE, DECORATIVE ARTS, AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN SPANNING THE COLONIAL ERA TO THE GILDED AGE. THROUGH OUR HISTORIC PROPERTIES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES WE ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN THE STORY OF AMERICA'S VIBRANT CULTURAL HERITAGE. WE SEEK TO INSPIRE AND PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION OF THE VALUE OF PRESERVATION TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF PEOPLE EVERYWHERE.

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THE STATUE OF LIBERTY-ELLIS ISLAND FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT THAT COLLABORATES WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE IN ONE OF AMERICA'S MOST SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. IN 1982, PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN ASKED LEE IACOCCA TO RAISE PRIVATE FUNDS FOR THE HISTORIC RESTORATION OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY AND ELLIS ISLAND. THE FOUNDATION HAS ALSO CREATED THE ELLIS ISLAND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION, DEVELOPED THE FREE 65-MILLION-RECORD ELLIS ISLAND PASSENGER DATABASE, CONSTRUCTED THE STATUE OF LIBERTY MUSEUM, MAINTAINED MUSEUM EXHIBITS, AND FUNDED OVER 200 ADDITIONAL PROJECTS ON THE ISLANDS. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS:TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE STATUE OF LIBERTY NATIONAL MONUMENT, WHICH INCLUDES ELLIS ISLAND; CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF RECORDS AND OTHER ARTIFACTS OF HISTORIC INTEREST RELATED TO THE STATUE OF LIBERTY AND THE MILLIONS OF IMMIGRANTS WHO ENTERED THE UNITED STATES THROUGH THE PORT OF NEW YORK AND ELLIS ISLAND AS WELL AS ALL IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED (SEE CONTINUATION)

THE USS MISSOURI MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE BATTLESHIP MISSOURI AND SHARING HER STORY AND PLACE IN HISTORY.

THE NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL (MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL) IS AMERICA'S LEADING INSTITUTION DEDICATED TO REMEMBERING, INTERPRETING AND UNDERSTANDING THE GREAT WAR AND ITS ENDURING IMPACT ON THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY. THE MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY:- ESTABLISHING THE MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL AS THE FOREMOST INTERPRETER AND RESOURCE FOR INSIGHT INTO THE GREAT WAR AND ITS ENDURING IMPACT- PROVIDING FIRST-CLASS VISITOR AND VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE, AND DELIVERING INCREASINGLY ENGAGING AND ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES; DEVELOPING AND ENRICHING PHILANTHROPIC RELATIONSHIPS AND PROGRAMS NECESSARY TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY- ESTABLISHING THE MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL AS A 'MUST-SEE' DESTINATION, AND SOURCE OF CIVIC PRIDE- ENGAGING AND INSPIRING KEY CONSTITUENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EXCELLENCE OF THE NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL.

SCENIC AND HISTORIC RAILROAD

TO PRESERVE, PROMOTE AND SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR VIRGINIA'S IRREPLACEABLE HISTORIC PLACES FOR CULTURAL, ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR EVERYONE.

NEDCC'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE CONSERVATION EFFORTS OF LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES, HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONS, MUSEUMS AND OTHER REPOSITORIES; TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES TO INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT IN-HOUSE CONSERVATION FACILITIES OR THOSE THAT SEEK SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE; AND ORGANIZATIONS, MUSEUMS AND OTHER REPOSITORIES; TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES TO INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT IN-HOUSE CONSERVATION FACILITIES OR THOSE THAT SEEK SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE; AND TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION FIELDS.

An organization dedicated to the preservation and reutilization of Guthrie's historical and architectural resources. Programs include Guthrie community and surrounding areas.

HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA, INC MAKES OUR NATION'S HISTORY RELEVANT AND REAL THROUGH INTERPRETATION, INTERACTION AND EDUCATION, STRENGTHENING GREATER PHILADELPHIA'S ROLE AS THE DESTINATION TO EXPERIENCE AMERICAN HISTORY.

TO PRESERVE AND OPERATE THE HISTORIC ORPHEUM THEATRE IN SIOUX CITY, IOWA AND BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY AND THE ARTS AS A RESULT.

THE DEEP ELLUM FOUNDATION SERVES TO MAINTAIN, ENHANCE AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THE DEEP ELLUM NEIGHBORHOOD BY: A) CONNECTING AND INFORMING STAKEHOLDERS, B) PROVIDING PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE, C) MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, D) MARKETING AND PROMOTING THE AREA, AND E) CULTIVATING CORE ASSETS INCLUDING ART, MUSIC, CULTURE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DIVERSITY THAT CONTINUOUSLY SPUR THE COMMUNITY TO THRIVE.

TO EDUCATE THE MEMBERSHIP AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND ITS PATRIOTS AND TO FOSTER PATRIOTISM AND APPRECIATION OF AMERICAN FREEDOMS

WE ARE A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF SIGNIFICANT OPEN SPACES, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND OUR HISTORIC HERITAGE.

THE LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY IS A NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO RECOGNIZE, PRESERVE, AND REVITALIZE THE HISTORIC ARCHITECTURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.

PROMOTION OF TOURISM IN THE BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY IN RI.

TO INITIATE, STIMULATE, AND ASSIST LOCAL AND STATEWIDE EFFORTS TO PRESERVE AND USE VERMONT'S RICH COLLECTION OF HISTORIC, ARCHITECTURAL, CULTURAL, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

TO PROVIDE THE APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL TO THE COMMUNITY OF WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA.

LOCAL AND REGIONAL HISTORY EDUCATION THROUGH LIVING HISTORY PROGRAMMING

HISTORIC SHIPS IN BALTIMORE PRESERVES AND MAINTAINS USS CONSTELLATION, USS TORSK, LS116 CHESAPEAKE, USCGC WHEC-37 AND THE SEVEN FOOT KNOLL LICENSE, ALL REGISTERED NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKS, PROVIDING HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION AND HANDS-ON EDUCATION PROGRAMMING FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, SCHOOL AND YOUTH GROUPS.

TO PRESERVE THE ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE OF PROVIDENCE AND STIMULATE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION THROUGH ADVOCACY, LENDING AND DEVELOPMENT IN HISTORIC AREAS.

Library services, tutoring, and educational programs

TO OBTAIN FUNDING FOR AND CONDUCT APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF THE REAL ESTATE AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, KNOWN AS PLUM STREET TEMPLE, CINCINNATI, OHIO.

HISTORICAL AVIATION MUSEUM

PRESERVATION AND FURTHERANCE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S KNOWLEDGE OF AMERICA'S COLONIAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATION

HISTORICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION; PRESERVING HISTORICAL PARK W EXHIBITS

TO BRING TO LIFE THE VALUES OF SELFLESS SERVICE/UNWAVERING INTEGRITY TO DEVELOP VISIONARY LEADERS.

ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO ASSIST THE CITY OF BILLINGS IN THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE CITY'S HISTORIC TRAIN DEPOT.

Historic preservation of the Athens Georgia area.

TO PROMOTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION, EDUCATION, AND PATRIOTISM. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION THROUGH 115 LOCAL CHAPTERS WITH OVER 8,000 MEMBERS.

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION IS TO SAVE AND PRESERVE OUR NATION'S HISTORIC LIGHT STATIONS AND THEIR RICH HERITAGE. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE RESTORATION, PROMOTION, AND ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF AMERICA'S HISTORIC LIGHT STATIONS, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER THE SUSTAINABLE PRESERVATION OF LIGHTHOUSES AND PERPETUATE THE LEGACY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE TENDED THEM.

EDUCATE AND PRESERVE THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE SMYRNA CLAYTON AREA THROUGH THE ARTS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.

THE REHOBOTH ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY WAS INCORPORATED IN NOVEMBER 1884 FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING AND PRESERVING "ALL OBJECTS OF ANTIQUARIAN INTEREST, INCLUDING BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, MANUSCRIPTS, AND WHATEVER MAY SERVE TO ILLUSTRATE THE HISTORY OF THIS ANCIENT TOWN." A FURTHER PURPOSE IS "TO ERECT A SUITABLE BUILDING FOR THIS AND OTHER PURPOSES, INCLUDING A SCHOOL AND LIBRARY."

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (DAR) IS A LINEAGE SOCIETY THAT IS A NON-PROFIT, 501 (C) (3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PATRIOTISM, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, AND EDUCATION.

RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES

The purpose of the Torrington Historical Society is to discover, procure and preserve whatever may relate to civil, military, literary and ecclesiastical history and biography in general, and especially with reference to the Town of Torrington, Connecticut.

Public enlightenment - U.S. Civil War

TO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR BY PROVIDING SCHOLARLY INFORMATION, ORGANIZING AND CONDUCTING SEMINARS AND PROVIDING AND ASSISTING WITH THE INTERPRETATION AND PRESERVATION OF AMERICAN CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS AND OTHER HISTORICAL SITES

WE ACTIVELY SUPPORT THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION IN THEIR QUEST TO PRESERVE HISTORY, PROMOTE EDUCATION, AND UNDERTAKE OTHER PATRIOTIC ENDEAVORS. WE PROMOTE AMERICAN HISTORY BY HONORING HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE, PLACES, DATES, AND EVENTS. WE SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE PATRIOTIC VALUES OF OUR COUNTRY, AND THE MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF OUR NATION.

COLLECT AND PRESERVE MANUSCRIPTS, TRADITIONS, RELICS AND MEMENTOS OF BYGONE DAYS; TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE BUILDINGS CONNECTED WITH THE EARLY HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY; TO EDUCATE FELLOW CITIZENS AND OURSELVES IN OUR COUNTRY'S HISTORY AND THUS DIFFURE HELPFUL AND INTELLIGENT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PAST, TO CREATE AN INTEREST IN OUR COLONIAL HISTORY, AND STIMULATE A SPIRIT OF TRUE PATRIOTISM AND GENUINE LOVE OF COUNTRY AND TO IMPRESS UPON YOUNG THE SACRED OBLIGATION OF HONORING THE MEMORY OF THOSE HERIOC ANCESTORS WHOSE ABILITY, VALOR, SUFFERINGS AND ACHIEVEMENTS ARE BEYOND ALL PRAISE.

DOCOMOMO US IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN. THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND DOCUMENTATION, WE PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND KNOWLEDGE, BY DEMONSTRATING THE IMPORTANCE OF MODERN DESIGN PRINCIPLES INCLUDING THE SOCIAL CONTEXT, TECHNICAL MERITS, AESTHETICS AND SETTINGS OF THESE IMPORTANT PIECES OF AMERICAN HISTORY.

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THE MODEL T FORD CLUB OF AMERICA STRIVES TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE MODEL T FORD FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS BY EDUCATING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN THE HISTORY, LORE AND SKILLS OF MAINTENANCE OF THE CAR THAT PUT AMERICA ON WHEELS.