historical society

noun

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

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Dundee historical society opens new Fox River display The Dundee Township Historical Society has opened a new exhibit about the Fox River at its West Dundee museum. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025 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 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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