- American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)
- Manhattan
Information on fellowship/grant opportunities; links to constituent societies and other humanities/social science resources; selected ACLS publications.
www.acls.org
- Art Deco Society of New York
- Manhattan
Founded in 1980 as a nonprofit membership organization to encourage public awareness of the modern design force in the 20th century.
www.artdeco.org
- Battery Conservancy, The
- Manhattan
Rebuilding and revitalizing The Battery and Castle Clinton National Monument, the park's major landmark.
www.thebattery.org
- Bayside Historical Society
- Bayside
Collects and preserves materials documenting the history of Bayside and Northeast Queens.
www.baysidehistorical.org
- Bergen County Historical Society
- Bergen County
Promotes appreciation of local & NJ history. Campbell-Christie, Demarest & Steuben Houses, displays of Jersey Dutch folk art, antiques, architecture & Indian artifacts.
www.carroll.com/bchs
- Brigade of the American Revolution, The
- River Vale
Nonprofit, international, educational historical association of over 130 separate units dedicated to recreating the life and times of the soldier of the American revolution.
www.brigade.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
- Brooklyn Historical Society
- Brooklyn
Museum, library, and education center dedicated to illuminating the rich heritage of borough's diverse peoples and cultures, past and present.
www.brooklynhistory.org
- Century House Historical Society
- Rosendale
Nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the industrial history of the Rosendale natural cement region.
www.centuryhouse.org
- Chester Historical Society
- Chester
Features area history, information on tours and publications, and reminiscences from former and current residents.
www.historicchesternj.com
- D & H Canal Historical Society
- High Falls
Preserving, protecting and perpetuating the unique history of the Delaware and Hudson Canal.
www.canalmuseum.org
- Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts
- Manhattan
Historic preservation advocacy group with information on the neighborhood's landmarks.
www.friends-ues.org
- Gotham Center for New York History, The
- Manhattan
Working to boost the visibility of New York's historical assets.
www.gothamcenter.org
- Historical Society of Ocean Grove
- Ocean Grove
Includes calendar of events and newsletter.
www.oceangrovehistory.org
- Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich
- Greenwich
Also offers information on the Bush-Holley Historic Site.
www.hstg.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
- Hurley Heritage Society
- Hurley
Dedicated to preservation of historic sturctures and community history.
www.hurleyheritagesociety.org
- Jug Tavern of Sparta, Inc.
- Ossining
First house in Ossining, New York, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, built in 1760 in an area then called Sparta.
www.jugtavern.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
- Landmarks Preservation Commission
- Manhattan
Protects the City's architectural, historic, and cultural resources.
www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/lpc/home.html
- Minisink Valley Historical Society
- Port Jervis
The official web page for the Minisink Valley Historical Society. A wealth of information about the Minisink region.
www.minisink.org
- 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
- 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
- Navesink Maritime Heritage Association
- Red Bank
Nonprofit educational organization formed for the purpose of promoting appreciation and preservation of the Navesink River communities of New Jersey.
www.navesinkmaritime.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
- 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
- New York Historical Society
- Manhattan
Museum collections and exhibitions, research library, archive and print room, programs, and store.
www.nyhistory.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
- Oyster Bay Historical Society@ - Oyster Bay
dir.yahoo.com/.../Community/History
- Palisades Amusement Park Historical Society
- Cliffside Park
A visit to one of America's most beloved fun centersk. This site also features many other interesting things for any fan of amusement parks.
www.palisadespark.com
- Place Matters
- Manhattan
Fosters the conservation of New York City's historically and culturally significant sites and buildings.
www.placematters.net
- Preservation League of Staten Island
- Staten Island
Historic preservation of buildings and districts on the Island, through education, advocacy, loans, and tours.
www.panix.com/~goldfarb/plsi.htm
- Preserve & Protect
- Manhattan
Dedicated to historic and environmental protection in the city.
www.preserve.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
- Richmond Hill Historical Society
- Queens County
Complete resource of information on the origin and future of this NYC community in Queens.
www.richmondhillhistory.org
- 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
- Scarsdale Historical Society
- Scarsdale
Provides large array of exhibitions, lectures, meetings and educational programs.
www.scarsdalenet.com/historicalsociety
- Sherman Historical Society
- Sherman
Illustrating the history of Sherman, CT, through Northrop House and Old Store museum exhibits, and the Roger Sherman Cobbler Shop collections.
www.shermanhistoricalsociety.org
- Sons of the American Revolution - First New York Continental Chapter
- Manhattan
www.nycsar.org
- Westchester County Historical Society
- Elmsford
Library and research center dedicated to preserving the heritage of Westchester County, NY.
www.westchesterhistory.com
- Williamsburg Art and Historical Society
- Brooklyn
Artist's gallery and performance art center.
www.wahcenter.org
- 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
- Wyckoff House and Association
- Brooklyn
Historical landmark and organization created to promote interest in Pieter Claesen Wyckoff and his descendants.
www.wyckoffassociation.org
- Yasgur Road Productions
- Bethel
Official site for Yasgur Farm, hosting an annual reunion to commemorate the Woodstock spirit.
www.yasgurroad.com
- Yonkers Historical Society
- Yonkers
www.yonkershistory.org
- Yorktown Historical Society
- Yorktown Heights
Fostering public awareness and pride in Yorktown's heritage
www.yorktownhistory.org
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