League of Local Historical Societies & Museums
Since 1943, the Vermont Historical Society has provided outreach and support to Vermont’s local history community through the League of Local Historical Societies and Museums. The League partners with all 192 of the state’s small public libraries and 200 local museums and heritage organizations to provide free consultation on collections care and using technology to enhance rural access to historical information. This technical assistance includes collections care, e-newsletters, achievement awards program annual conference, and a publication listing all of Vermont's local historical societies.
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—Dudley Nichols (1895–1960)
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