historical society

noun

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

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There’s a preserved Ma & Pa Heritage Village at Muddy Creek Forks in York County, Pennsylvania, as well as a historical society of fans who just won’t let go. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025 In order to keep the site open, the city proposed an agreement with the historical society to take over daily operations and worked with the foundation to raise capital costs to offset operational expenses. Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025 In addition to the work of the Dakota County Star Quilters, the exhibit includes quilt challenges, a small quilt auction and a lecture from quilter Sue Heinz, according to the historical society. Mars King, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2025 Perhaps the one historical society event that draws interest is the annual induction into the Park Forest Hall of Fame. Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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