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Telling the American Story
Our Mission:
The mission of the new National Historical Society is to help millions of Americans learn more about our nation’s story. The Society is taking over operation of American Heritage, the widely respected magazine of American history. For 73 years, it has connected Americans to their shared heritage with trusted, non-partisan writing by leading scholars.
Who We Are:
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.”
While there are many state and local historical societies in the U.S., there is no national organization. The newly formed Society will become the largest historical organization in number of members by assuming the subscribers and assets of American Heritage.
NHS will continue and build on the 73-year tradition of American Heritage by illuminating our nation’s past in new ways, across multiple media, to reach academic and non-academic audiences alike.
What We Do:
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.”
While there are many state and local historical societies in the U.S., there is no national organization. The newly formed Society will become the largest historical organization in number of members by assuming the subscribers and assets of American Heritage.
NHS will continue and build on the 73-year tradition of American Heritage by illuminating our nation’s past in new ways, across multiple media, to reach academic and non-academic audiences alike.
NOTE:
American Heritage has accumulated detailed information on over 4,000 historic sites, museums, parks, and homes. Much of these data was collected in partnership with the American Association of State and Local History, the leading organization for historical societies, which first launched an early version of American Heritage Magazine in 1949.These Historic Sites can be searched and displayed by state or type of site. The sites can also be discovered by dozens of themes from Abraham Lincoln (26 sites) to World War II (62 museums and sites like Pearl Harbor).
Why We Do It:
As former American Heritage editor David McCullough says, our nation faces “collective amnesia.” Numerous recent national surveys indicate a serious decline in knowledge of American history and civics among both youth and adults.
History offers narratives that frame our lives, animate the democratic process, and create ties that bind a diverse people. But 21st century America is adrift from her historical moorings. Technology has played a role, transforming history into trivial bits without context. The rupture between the past and present is national and also personal, robbing us of balance and separating us generationally.
Schools are cutting back on teaching history and instructors often lack training in their field. On the rise have been alternative narratives, and scholarship in service of political agendas.
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How You Can Contribute
Membership
Please help us tell America’s story – in these divided times, it is vital that we educate about our shared heritage. Especially for a new generation of Americans. Become a Founding Member: You can be a critical part of the new effort to teach about America’s history.
Donation
A donation to the National Historical Society will help save American Heritage and strengthen the other educational programs we’re working on. The leading history magazine since 1949, American Heritage has educated millions of readers about how our nation grew, its principles, and the people who made it possible. The magazine is nonpartisan, focused on publishing trusted, accessible writing by respected historians such as David Blight, Douglas Brinkley, Joseph Ellis, Eric Foner, and David McCullough. The National Historical Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the EIN number of 88-2148184.
Please support our important mission. In these divided times, it’s critical we educate about our shared heritage as Americans.Contributions levels include: * Historian * Franklin Roosevelt * Abraham Lincoln * Founder, and *
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