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ABOUT
US
Our
History:
The
Atlantic Heritage Center is an independent, non-profit, tax-exempt
membership organization. Originally founded in 1913 to collect
and preserve the history of Atlantic County and southern New Jersey,
the organization was incorporated as the Atlantic County
Historical Society in 1915. In 2006, the Society
was renamed the Atlantic Heritage Center to better
reflect the diversity of our resources and the variety of attractions
awaiting visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Mission
Statement:
The
mission of the Atlantic Heritage Center is to encourage the study
of local history and genealogy and to disseminate this information
to our members and the general public. To fulfill our mission,
the Center publishes an annual journal of local history and genealogy
as well as a quarterly newsletter. Other means include lectures,
field trips, partnerships with local libraries and school districts,
library and museum interpretative exhibits, and guided tours of
its circa 1790 oysterman's farmhouse, the Risley
Homestead located in Northfield, New Jersey.
NOTE:
Atlantic Heritage Center and Risley Homestead
are registered business trade names of Atlantic County
Historical Society, Inc.
Governing
Board:
The
organization is managed by a Governing Board comprised of the
Executive Board and Trustees. Click
for a list of Governing Board members and positions (in .pdf format).
There is no paid professional staff - volunteers are the lifeblood
of our organization. They bring specialized skills and experience
to assist with daily operations and special projects.
ByLaws:
The
organization is governed by a set of bylaws that are updated periodically
and presented for a vote at the Atlantic Heritage Center's annual
meeting held in the Fall. Click
for the current Bylaws document (in .pdf format).
Funding
/ Sponsors:
The
Center is funded exclusively by membership dues, gifts, and grants.
Individual and corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available
- contact the Atlantic Heritage Center
for more information. We would like to recognize and thank
the following for their generous financial support of our organization:
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