- Municipal Art Society of New York
- Manhattan
Membership organization championing excellence in urban design and planning and the preservation of the best of New York's past.
www.mas.org
- New York Landmarks Conservancy
- Manhattan
Nationally recognized organization which helps owners of older buildings by providing grants, lowinterest loans, hands-on consulting services, workshops, and publications.
www.nylandmarks.org
- Huguenot Historical Society
- New Paltz
Dedicated to the National Historic Landmark District in New Paltz, NY. Organizes the annual Colonial Street Festival (formerly Stone House Day).
www.hhs-newpaltz.org
- New York Correction History Society (NYCHS)
- Manhattan
Pursues, preserves, and promotes the history of correctional services in New York City and State.
www.correctionhistory.org
- National Maritime Historical Society
- Peekskill
Covers aspects of maritime history and seafaring, including the art, literature, and culture of the sea, sail training, ship saving, and maritime museums and events.
www.seahistory.org
- Landmarks Preservation Commission
- Manhattan
Protects the City's architectural, historic, and cultural resources.
www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/lpc/home.html
- Williamsburg Art and Historical Society
- Brooklyn
Artist's gallery and performance art center.
www.wahcenter.org
- Yasgur Road Productions
- Bethel
Official site for Yasgur Farm, hosting an annual reunion to commemorate the Woodstock spirit.
www.yasgurroad.com
- Ruby Bridges Foundation
- Rockville Centre
Bringing diverse student populations together to develop relationship-building skills, strategies for collaborative work for social change, and an appreciation of differences. Founded by civil rights icon Ruby Bridges.
www.rubybridges.org
- Pulaski's Independent Legion
- Goshen
Reenactment group committed to preserving the memory of Casimir Pulaski and his role in the American Revolution.
www.pulaskilegion.org
- Oyster Bay Historical Society@ - Oyster Bay
dir.yahoo.com/.../Community/History
- Wings Worldquest
- Palisades
Dedicated to researching, promoting, and celebrating contributions of extraordinary women explorers. Includes information on the annual Women of Discovery Awards.
www.wingstrust.org
- Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich
- Greenwich
Also offers information on the Bush-Holley Historic Site.
www.hstg.org
- Bronx County Historical Society
- Bronx County
Provides field trips for families, group members or students to The Museum of Bronx History and the Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, theme programs, neighborhood walking tours, and school projects.
www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org
- D & H Canal Historical Society
- High Falls
Preserving, protecting and perpetuating the unique history of the Delaware and Hudson Canal.
www.canalmuseum.org
- Gotham Center for New York History, The
- Manhattan
Working to boost the visibility of New York's historical assets.
www.gothamcenter.org
- Hurley Heritage Society
- Hurley
Dedicated to preservation of historic sturctures and community history.
www.hurleyheritagesociety.org
- Navy Lakehurst Historical Society (NLHS)
- Lakehurst
Dedicated to preserving the distinguished airship history of Naval Air Station Lakehurst, forever remembered as the site of the Hindenburg disaster.
www.nlhs.com
- Century House Historical Society
- Rosendale
Nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the industrial history of the Rosendale natural cement region.
www.centuryhouse.org
- Lambertville Historical Society (LHS)
- Lambertville
Sponsors events and activities that promote community awareness and appreciation of Lambertville history and architecture. Also home of the James Wilson Marshall House Museum.
www.lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org
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