named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Franklin County Fair Exhibit
Annual participation in the Franklin County Fair with exhibits in Vegetable Hall, providing public access to historical displays
Museum Tours
Guided tours of the House of History, an 1864 Tuscan-style brick home in Malone, NY, showcasing Franklin County history
Schryer Center for Historical & Genealogical Research
Research center located in a renovated carriage house offering access to historical records and genealogical resources
Virtual Field Trips
Online educational programs allowing students to explore the museum remotely, focusing on historical settings like a period kitchen and country store
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local History Archival Access 2 activities
- Collect and preserve historical materialsCollects, preserves, and maintains historical collections including furnishings, books, newspapers, photographs, tools, and documents related to Franklin County. This includes digital cataloging of holdings and growing the collection over time.
- Operate public museum and research centerOperates the Franklin County Museum and the Schryer Center for Historical & Genealogical Research with regular public hours and by appointment, providing access to exhibits, collections, and research services for genealogical and historical inquiry.
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Local History Publishing 2 activities
- Publish the Franklin Historical ReviewPublishes the Franklin Historical Review annually, a journal containing scholarly, narrative, and whimsical articles on Franklin County history, continuing a publication tradition since 1964.
- Support historical research and publicationSupports authors in researching and editing historical articles for potential publication in the Franklin Historical Review by providing access to Society resources and volunteer research and editing assistance.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute and sell Franklin Historical ReviewDistributes an annual copy of the Franklin Historical Review to all members as a membership benefit and sells current and back issues through a physical gift shop and online store.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Host events and special programsPlans, coordinates, and hosts public events such as the annual Christmas Tea, courthouse and county fair displays, guest speaker presentations, and other special events to engage the community in local history.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Provide educational programs and toursOffers educational programs including guided tours of period rooms and exhibits, virtual field trips for students, school programs for 4th and 8th graders, and participation in public events such as the Franklin County Fair to promote local history education.
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Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Provide family history research servicesOffers members 30 minutes of family history research conducted by the organization's research team and provides free access to the Schryer Center for Family & Historical Research for members.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$29K53%
Program service revenue$1K2%
Investment income$15K28%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$50K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$18K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$403K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$398K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -18.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Valerie Simpson | Museum Director | 20 | $18K |
board members · 9
- Anne Marie Wiseman — Trustee
- Brooke Paquin-Jennette — Trustee
- Ellen Hooker — Trustee
- Martha Gardner — Trustee
- Phyllis Carley — Trustee
- Roger Poirier — Trustee
- Sharon Earle — Trustee
- Terry DeCarr — Trustee
- Wayne Rogers — Trustee
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- FCHMS Network — Franklin County Historical and Museum Society is referred to as FCHMS, indicating membership or identity within a network of historical organizations.
- FCHMS Network — Franklin County Historical and Museum Society, publisher of the Franklin Historical Review and provider of membership benefits.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to communicate with the public and provide visitor experiences.
- Franklin County Fair Partner — Participates annually at the Franklin County Fair in Vegetable Hall
- North Country Community College Partner — Partnered in the donation of the Historic Stone House.
- Northnet Partner — Provides email hosting services for the Society, as indicated by the fcohms@northnet.org email address.
- Northnet.org Partner — Email communication for ordering and submissions is managed through northnet.org.
- Northnet.org Partner — Email hosting and communication support for the Society
- SUNY Potsdam Partner — Collaborated on interviews with retired and active railroad workers conducted at Malone, NY.
- The Wead Library in Malone Partner — Collaborates by maintaining and providing access to a nearly complete microfilm collection of the Malone Telegram, which FCHMS refers researchers to.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Supported Historical Scholarshipmethodology: community-supported_scholarshipBy providing access to research resources and volunteer assistance, the Society enables community members to produce historical scholarship, because engaging local voices strengthens community participation and broadens public ownership of local history.
- Engaging Diverse Audiences Through Tone and Approachmethodology: scholarly_and_whimsical_engagementBy combining scholarly rigor with whimsical content, the Society increases engagement with diverse audiences, because blending formal and playful elements makes local history more accessible and relatable across age groups and interests.
- Public Access Through Preservation and Exhibitionmethodology: public-access preservationBy collecting, preserving, and exhibiting local historical materials, the Society supports research and public education, because sustained access to authentic artifacts and records fosters deeper understanding of Franklin County’s history.