FAQ's:
What are the categories of Membership*?
- Individual - $25/annum
- Family - $35/annum
- Senior - $10/annum per person (it is understood that the 'per person' status has not been clear in the past)
What is the term of a Membership?
- 12 months, commencing 1st January.
What are the benefits of a Membership?
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- Discounted event fees
- Discounts on CHS shop items
- Creating a 'Members Area' of this website, which will require a password, and where genealogical research, advice and support will be available.
- Past newsletters will also only be available in the Members Area, for download as pdf files. As these are the original pdf files, images and photographs etc, are in color.
- Reciprocal memberships with fellow participating societies and organizations.
I want to research my family history - can the CHS provide assistance?
Please take a look at the Genealogy section.
How old is the CHS?
The CHS was incorporated December 7, 1966.
What is the purpose of the CHS?
By reference to the CHS Constitution, Article II:
Object
The
object of the organization shall be the gathering and recording of
the history of
Additionally, the following paragraph from the 'Articles of Organization', provides guidance as to purpose:
Articles
of
Organization:
The
purposes for which the corporation is formed are as follows:
To
foster and promote interest in the historical heritage of Charlestown;
to
disseminate information to the public concerning historical sites,
landmarks,
artifacts, and events relative to said historical heritage; to receive
funds,
donations, gifts and grants and to expend the same for the purpose of
conservation, restoration, or disposition of landmarks, sites,
artifacts, and
events relative to said heritage; to analyze, study and make
determinations
relative to the conservation of said heritage and to set up or
establish investigations,
studies or research for the furtherance and clarification and discovery
of matters
pertinent to the historical heritage of Charlestown; to purchase or
otherwise
acquire interest in property, either real, personal, or intangible, for
the
restoration or preservation of said heritage; to sell or mortgage said
property
for the benefit of the promotion of said heritage on
such terms as shell be deemed best by the
Directors of this Corporation.
What is difference to the Charlestown Preservation Society?
The CPS was formed in 1966 as a sub-committee of the CHS, to specifically address the plans being developed by the Boston Redevelopment Authority for the extension of their Urban Renewal concepts into Charlestown. These plans involved the demolition of over 50% of Charlestown's dwellings. The CPS successfully engaged the BRA to restore many of the town's historic buildings. Today, the CPS mission extends beyond preservation to enhancing the lives of all Charlestown residents.
Link to CPS Website.
How many members are there?
There are currently between 150-160 members. A membership drive will be in place this year, with the intent of doubling the membership.
I've heard of a 'Life Membership' - What is it?
When the CHS was formed in 1966, the fee structure included a Life category, which was discontinued after the sign-up of the initial membership.
What is the relationship between the CHS and the Bunker Hill Museum?
In 2005, an extensive restoration took place of the Bunker Hill Monument and surrounding park, which included the rehabilitation of Charlestown's original library building (which housed the CHS) into the Bunker Hill Museum and included the provision of new office space for the CHS. A formal agreement provides for cooperation between the NPS and the CHS for events, presentations and similar activities to enhance the publics awareness of the Town's historic involvement in the birth of the Nation.
Link to Groundbreaking.
How can I support the CHS, other than by becoming a Member?
An excellent question!
The CHS is constantly seeking active members, volunteers and interns who wish to participate in committees to develop events, presentations and exhibits.
There is a need for catalogers, researchers and basic office administration support.
And a current requirement for a 'web-master' ...........
See Volunteer Information
See Volunteer Form
• Email editor@charlestownhistoricalsociety.org • tel-617-241-2201
