Burlington County Historical Society

From QuiltIndex

Since its founding in 1915, the Burlington County Historical Society has developed into a fundamental resource for the history of the county. Today the society manages three historic homes, a purpose built museum, and a historical research library. While the society is of great benefit to the local community, we have entertained visitors from all over the U.S., some visitors coming from as far away as Texas, Florida and the West Coast. Our work includes guiding various city tours, performing "in-house" programs, outreach programs, genealogical research, and hosting outside programs at our modern "Corson Poley Center" facility (a recent example of this was a local Quilting seminar, however we have been host a great variety of events over the years).

Mission Statement

The mission of the Burlington County Historical Society is to encourage historical study and research; to acquire and preserve records, artifacts, and articles of historical interest; and to interpret the history of the area through education, programs, projects and pursuits in order to convey this historical legacy to current and future generations.

Vision

The Burlington County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and interpreting Burlington County's nationally significant history. We are committed to teaching that historic legacy. We intend to carry out this important work through partnerships with businesses as well as the community, educational, and governmental agencies. We seek support from a diverse, ever-growing network of members, volunteers and funding sources. Realizing this vision of the future will enable us to enrich the lives of current and future generations by giving them a greater appreciation for their heritage.

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The Collection boasts over 100 quilts. Amanda.sikarskie 12:49, 20 November 2008 (EST)