Chapel Hill Historical Society
Charity Organization
Why pick this one
Chapel Hill Historical Society, founded in 1966, preserves Chapel Hill and Carrboro history through collections, exhibits, publications, and public programs.
Best for
- Researchers seeking Chapel Hill, Carrboro, or Orange County historical materials
- People studying Franklin Street businesses and residences
- Visitors interested in local history exhibits and educational programs
- People donating historical materials for consideration
- Supporters seeking memberships or volunteer opportunities with a local history nonprofit
Look elsewhere if
- People needing immediate walk-in access to archival materials, because the reading room requires an appointment
- People seeking emergency or time-sensitive services unrelated to local history
Specialties
- Chapel Hill and Carrboro local history research
- Historical collections and archival materials
- Franklin Street history
- Local history exhibits and publications
- Community Treasures recognition program
Certifications
- 501(c) nonprofit organization
- Member of the Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies
What makes them different
- Founded in 1966 to research and document Chapel Hill and surrounding community history
- Reading room at the Midway Business Center provides access to reference books, photographs, and vertical files by appointment
- Digital collections are available through a partnership with Digital NC
- Publishes local history books under its own imprint
- Community Treasures program has recognized local contributors since 2008
- Serves
- Chapel Hill, Carrboro
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 109 N Graham St Ste 104, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2328
- Phone
- 19199291793
- Website
- https://chapelhillhistoricalsociety.org
- chhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Services
- Local history research assistance
- Reading room access by appointment
- Historical exhibits and public programs
- Publication of local history books
- Digital historical resources
- Membership and charitable donations
- Volunteer opportunities
- Historical material donations