The National Historical Society (NHS) is 501-3(c) nonprofit organized “to foster, promote, and encourage interest in and the study of American history and culture, support research, and develop media to connect all Americans to their shared heritage.”

Welcome to the Kansas Historical Society, a state agency, which tells the story of our state.

MHGS collects, preserves and distributes genealogical and historical information, with emphasis on the preservation of Sedgwick County, Kansas heritage. We are a non-profit organization supported by volunteer staff, membership dues, and donations.

Our History comes alive! See for yourself, the fascinating stories and colorful people that made Wichita come to life. Our memberships provide wonderful benefits and supports for preserving and promoting our local history.

This is a partial list of historical and heritage societies in the United States. Societies with museums include: Historical Society of Southern California Founded in 1883, the Historical Society of Southern California (HSSC) is the oldest historical society in California.

A historical society is non-profit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and promoting the history of a particular place, group of people, or topic. They play a crucial role in promoting historical awareness and understanding by providing a platform for research, education, and public engagement.

Twelve representatives from the Wichita Public Library, the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, and the Wichita State University Libraries’ Department of Special Collections met to discuss the creation of a single Web-based source where researchers could view and study images of Wichita.

From photographs to fashions, business records to furniture, these items help to tell the story of the people and events that have shaped our place in time today. In addition to the professional staff, members volunteer to host events, guide tours, and operate the gift shop.

The Kansas Historical Society (KSHS) manages KDN with support from both public and private partners and draws on its comprehensive state newspaper collection, including more than 50,000 rolls of newspaper microfilm created by KSHS.

The new National Historical Society will help millions of Americans — especially the next generation — discover what makes our nation great. For 72 years, it has been the mission of American Heritage to connect Americans to their heritage.