Historical Society

A historical society is an organization that collects, researches, interprets and preserves information or items of historical interest. Generally, a historical society focuses on a specific geographical area, such as a county or town or subject, such as aviation or rail. Many historical societies publish journals or maintain museums to showcase their field of study.

Famous quotes containing the words historical and/or society:

    “Historical! Must it be historical to catch your attention? Even though historicity, like notoriety, denotes nothing more than that something has occurred.”
    —Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)

    “The applause we give those who are new to society often proceeds from a secret envying of those already established.”
    —François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)