named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Lecture Series
Monthly public programs on topics including Black history, Indigenous communities, military history, and local heritage, held at the Stevens-Kingsley Foundation Auditorium.
Fort Bull–Wood Creek Historic Site Preservation
Stewardship and preservation of the Fort Bull–Wood Creek battlefield site, listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places, with guided tours and archaeological collaboration.
Friends of Fort Stanwix
Partnership with Fort Stanwix National Monument to support fundraising, exhibit development, joint programming, and strategic planning.
Historic Sites Management
Ownership and maintenance of multiple historic sites including the Lower Landing Place, Fort Bull–Wood Creek, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers of the American Revolution.
William E. Scripture Research Library
Archival research facility housing over 10,000 books, documents, photographs, and records for genealogists, historians, and the public.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Local History Preservation and Education 2 activities
- Manage and provide access to historic propertiesOwns and maintains three historic sites: The Lower Landing Place, Fort Bull/Wood Creek, and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers of the American Revolution. Owns the Fort Bull - Fort Wood Creek property and provides guided public access by appointment.
- Support Fort Stanwix National Monument as official Friends GroupBecame the official Friends Group of Fort Stanwix National Monument in 2015, collaborating on initiatives such as the Centennial Exhibit and Active Trails internship program, and accepting charitable donations to advance shared preservation objectives.
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Historic Site Designation Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for historic preservation and recognitionSecured listing of the Fort Bull - Fort Wood Creek site on the State and National Register of Historic Places in 2019 to support preservation efforts.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Host educational and public engagement programsConducts monthly community history programs on the third Wednesday of each month, hosts lectures, book signings, and other public events in a 95-seat auditorium. Also operates “Our Goodly Heritage” diorama, a multimedia presentation on Rome’s history, and hosted the Class of 2026 Rome Science Hall of Fame reception.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offer membership programs to support organizational missionProvides multiple membership tiers—including individual, family, senior, military, supporting, benefactor, and corporate memberships—to engage the public and support historical preservation and educational activities.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operate museums and historic sites for public education and preservationMaintains and operates multiple museum locations, including a 3,700 square foot museum at 200 Church Street and the Fort Stanwix Museum, featuring permanent and rotating exhibits drawn from a collection of over 40,000 preserved artifacts. Also operates a museum on the third floor of the Jervis Public Library and previously established a museum in a donated armory building at 117 East Dominick Street.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Preserve and provide access to historical records and research materialsMaintains the William E. Scripture Research Library, which contains over 10,000 archived books, documents, photographs, and paper records available for public research.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Acquire and display historically significant artifactsReceived and displays a historically accurate replica officer’s uniform and field kit dating from 1757, donated by representatives of the 78th Fraser Highlanders Ceremonial Regiment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$167K
Contributions & grants$115K69%
Program service revenue$12K7%
Investment income$3K2%
Other revenue$37K
expenses
Total expenses$157K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$64K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.14M
Cash$809K
Investments$73K
Liabilities$677K
Net assets$459K
Liquid reserves67.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- BARBARA O'BRIEN — VICE PRESIDE
- JACOB FLEMING — PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL COLANGELO — TREASURER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- 78th Fraser Highlanders Ceremonial Regiment Partner — Presented a historically accurate replica officer’s uniform and field kit to the Rome Historical Society and Fort Stanwix National Monument.
- Binghamton University Partner — Collaborates on the Fort Bull Battlefield Archaeology Project through the Public Archaeology Facility.
- Fort Stanwix National Monument Partner — Collaborates on historical events and programming, including the presentation of a replica 1757 officer’s uniform and field kit.
- Fort Stanwix National Monument Partner — Official partner in a Friends Group relationship to support preservation, education, and public programming.
- Friends of Fort Stanwix Partner — Collaborates with Friends of Fort Stanwix as part of its network focused on local historical preservation.
- National Park Service Government — Collaborates with the Rome Historical Society in support of Fort Stanwix National Monument.
- State Board of Regents Government — Chartered the Rome Historical Society in 1936.
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.
- Collaborative Stewardship with Public Agenciesmethodology: collaborative stewardshipBy partnering with the National Park Service through shared planning, resources, exhibits, and programming, the organization advances preservation and public engagement more effectively than it could alone, because collaboration leverages institutional capacity and broadens public reach.
- Community-Led Historical Preservationmethodology: community-led preservationBy engaging civically and socially active local citizens in leading preservation efforts, the organization strengthens public ownership of local history because community leadership fosters sustained stewardship and deeper cultural connection.
- Museum-Based Education for Local History Preservationmethodology: museum-based educationBy operating a museum and delivering educational programming, the organization preserves and disseminates knowledge of local historical events and city development because structured public exhibits and learning experiences make history accessible and memorable to diverse audiences.