Sacramento Historical Society

A nonprofit organization
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$2,641 raised by 32 donors

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For more than 70 years, this organization has brought together people like you to preserve and promote Sacramento's golden history. As the home of the first transcontinental railroad, the Pony Express, the first transcontinental telegraph, and the center of the Gold Rush, the Sacramento region has a treasure trove of history to appreciate and discover.

The mission of the Sacramento Historical Society is to preserve and promote the historical heritage of the Sacramento region; to educate and enlighten the public with regard to the importance of Sacramento's history and to promote a greater awareness of, and to act as a resource for, inquiries regarding Sacramento regional history. 

Your support through donations helps us present dynamic educational programs, create scholarship opportunities for college students, and elevate Sacramento's history on a national level. Thank you! 

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Mission

The mission of the Sacramento Historical Society is to preserve and promote the historical heritage of the Sacramento region; to educate and enlighten the public with regard to the importance of Sacramento's history and to promote a greater awareness of, and to act as a resource for, inquiries regarding Sacramento regional history.

Needs

We are a team of 25 Board Members and 200 Members. Our aim is to attract a diverse group of people who are keenly interested in our area's history and making our organization as successful in our endeavors as possible.

We feature monthly programs that showcase the history of Sacramento and the surrounding regions. Subjects of recent programs include a discussion and video presentation entitled Desegregating Sacramento: A Fight for Fair Housing which discussed landmark legal battles in Sacramento taking place between 1948 and 1968. Other programs we featured include discussions on Indigenous Peoples of the Sacramento area, and the 100-year history of the Kings Franchise.

Like any other Nonprofit organization, we need funding and welcome any volunteers who have a passion for history and would like to help further our Mission of preserving Sacramento's rich history.

Equity Statement

We believe in honoring, respecting, and showcasing the diverse populations that make up the region we serve. We are against discrimination of any kind and strive to make a positive difference in our community by working with other organizations to further promote the ideals of equity and inclusion for all, regardless of any differences.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Sacramento Historical Society

other names

SHS

Year Established

1953

Tax id (EIN)

94-2730477

Mission Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Operating Budget

$0-$50,000

Organization Need

Funding: Program, Board Members, Other, Volunteers, In-Kind Donations

Local Counties Served

Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yolo

Address

1081 38th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816

Other

Columbus Hall 5961 Newman Ct
Sacramento, CA 95819

Service areas

Sacramento, CA, US

Rancho Cordova, CA, US

Elk Grove, CA, US

Gold River, CA, US, 95670

Folsom, CA, US

Phone

530 218 5438

Email

sacramentohistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Website

http://sachistoricalsociety.org

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