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The Richmond Historical Society was established in 1997 as an independent, not-for-profit, community based organization.


THE RICHMOND HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Richmond Hill Historical Society was founded in the early 1980s as a chapter of the Queens Historical Society. The Richmond Hill Historical Society was re-founded in 1997 as an independent not-for-profit, community based organization.

The Richmond Hill Historical Society endeavors to preserve the past and promote the future of Richmond Hill, NY through fostering a better appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of its historic heritage as embodied by its architectural legacy and the contributions of its past and present residents. The Richmond Hill Historical Society takes an active leadership or collaborative role in preserving and revitalizing historic Richmond Hill through education and resource exchange to the community on historic preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of its historic homes, churches and commercial buildings.