Queens Historical Society facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | QHS |
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| Predecessor | Kingsland Preservation Committee |
| Formation | 1968 |
| Type | not-for-profit organization |
| Purpose | To promote and provide assistance for research into social, political, and economic aspects of Queens history and document the constant changes that continue to shape the borough. |
| Headquarters | Kingsland Homestead |
The Queens Historical Society is a special group that works to keep the history of Queens, New York alive. It was started in 1968 by Margaret I. Carman. This society helps people learn about the past of Queens and how the borough has changed over many years. It is the only museum focused on Queens' history within the borough.
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Where is the Society Located?
The Queens Historical Society is located in a historic building called Kingsland Homestead. This old house is now a museum. You can find it inside Weeping Beech Park.
What Does the Society Do?
One of the main goals of the Queens Historical Society is to help protect important historical places. They work to make sure that old buildings and sites in Queens are recognized and saved. This is called historic preservation.
Protecting Important Places
The society helps protect many important places in Queens. For example, they work to preserve the Brinckerhoff Family Cemetery. They also help protect several other old cemeteries throughout the borough. Their work ensures these historical sites are not forgotten.
See also
- List of historical societies in New York (state)
External links
- Queens Historical Society
