Funders to approach for The Northumberland County Historical Society

To promote and encourage historical research in connection with northumberland county, pa. To promote a wider appreciation of american heritage with particular emphasis of the collection, advancement, and dissemination of knowledge of the history of northumberland county, pa. To collect and preserve printed records, books, genealogies, newspapers, maps, portraits, engravings, and in particular the documentary heritage, including manuscripts, letters, journals, church and cemetery records and other materials relating to history. To prepare and read before the society papers on the history, biography, genealogy and customs of the people of ths county. To publish papers and documents from time to time and to make them permanent records. To establish a library and museum wherein to preserve all books, papers, relics and other articles relating to history. To promote social intercourse among the members. To develop, preserve and interpret the fort augusta site to its full potential as a…