DOUGLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

DOUGLAS, AZ

The Douglas Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Douglas, Arizona. Founded in 1969, it is one of the oldest historical societies in the state. The Society's mission is to collect and preserve artifacts and documents related to the history of Douglas and the surrounding areas, to research and prepare educational materials, and to promote a greater understanding of the area's past.

The Society is housed in the historic Parke House, which was built in 1911 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house contains a museum and library full of artifacts, documents, photographs, and books related to the history of Douglas. The museum also features an exhibit on the town's early Jewish settlers.

The Society holds a variety of community events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and exhibits. They also offer educational programs for school groups and other organizations. The Society also has an active volunteer program, which allows community members to help with a variety of activities, such as archiving, gardening, and leading tours.

The Douglas Historical Society is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of Douglas and the surrounding areas. It serves as a valuable link to the past, and is an important part of preserving the area's unique history.

DOUGLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DOUGLAS AZ. US MID #8400400350

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 5203647370
• website: douglasazhistoricalsociety.org

DOUGLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1001 D AVENUE
DOUGLAS
AZ
85607

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