named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Access and Interpretation
Offers non-discriminatory access to collections through research, publications, electronic media, and tours based on sound scholarship
Educational Outreach
Provides educational programs, exhibits, and public access to historical materials for residents and visitors
Historical Resource Preservation
Preserves documents, photographs, and artifacts related to Wilmington, the Whiteface Mountain Region, and the Adirondack community
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community events and festivalsOrganizes community events such as the 2025 Whiskey Run & Festival to promote local history and cultural engagement.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Preservation and interpretation of historical collectionsPreserves and interprets historical documents, photographs, and artifacts related to Wilmington, the Whiteface Mountain Region, and the greater Adirondack community to educate and engage residents and visitors. Collections are housed at the Wilmington Community Center in Wilmington, NY.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Public programming and educational outreachConducts monthly meetings, offers public programs, provides research access, and annually collaborates on a 4th grade local history program. Adapted operations during the Covid-19 pandemic by holding virtual meetings via Zoom and assisting researchers remotely by email.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Development of a history and cultural interpretive centerReceived a $697,000 grant for the construction of a new history and cultural interpretive center to expand public access to historical resources and programming.
- Professional standards and organizational governanceMaintains membership in good standing with the American Association for State and Local History, adheres to its Statement of Professional Standards and Ethics, and follows formally adopted institutional, personnel, and financial policies to ensure sound governance and operations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$88K
Contributions & grants$47K53%
Program service revenue$27K31%
Investment income$14K16%
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expenses
Total expenses$25K
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balance sheet
Total assets$403K
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Net assets$403K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- GILBERT DYKE — Director
- LARYSA MURRAY — Director
- NANCY CRESSEY — Director
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- American Association for State and Local History Network — Member in good standing and adopts AASLH's professional standards and ethics as its own.
- Lake Placid Elementary School Partner — Collaborates on a 4th grade local history program.
- Lake Placid-North Elba Historical Society Partner — Collaborates on a 4th grade local history program.
- National World War II Memorial Partner — Encourages World War II veterans to register on the National World War II Memorial Registry.
- National World War II Memorial Registry Partner — Encourages WWII veterans to register with the National World War II Memorial Registry.
- National World War II Memorial Registry Partner — Encourages World War II veterans to register with the National World War II Memorial Registry.
- Smart Site Designs Partner — Website design and development partner responsible for the creation and maintenance of the Wilmington Historical Society's website.
- Wilmington Community Center Partner — Hosts the historical society's collections in its facility.
strategies · 5
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.
- Centralized Cultural Interpretive Center 310 orgsmethodology: cultural_interpretive_centerBy establishing a regional history and cultural interpretive center, the organization aims to centralize historical engagement and education, because a dedicated physical and programmatic hub increases visibility, access, and impact of local history initiatives.shared approach: Community-Engaged Preservation →
- Equitable Public Access to Historical Resources 54 orgsmethodology: public_access_to_historical_resourcesBy providing non-discriminatory access to historical resources through exhibitions, tours, educational programs, and research, the organization fulfills its public trust mission, because inclusive access ensures broader community engagement and democratic stewardship of local history.shared approach: Preservation Through Access and Engagement →
- Preservation and Interpretation for Public Education 54 orgsmethodology: community-education-through-preservationBy preserving and interpreting historical materials, the organization engages and educates the public about local history and culture, because access to authentic, scholarship-based historical content fosters community learning and cultural stewardship.shared approach: Preservation Through Access and Engagement →
- Scholarship-Based Historical Interpretation 54 orgsmethodology: scholarship-based_interpretationBy grounding historical interpretation in sound scholarship and recognizing multiple perspectives within cultural context, the organization ensures intellectual honesty, because credibility and inclusivity in narrative construction strengthen public trust and educational impact.shared approach: Preservation Through Access and Engagement →
- Digital Accessibility for Inclusive Engagement 43 orgsmethodology: digital-accessibility-commitmentBy improving digital accessibility in accordance with standards, the organization enhances access for people with disabilities, because equitable user experience expands public education reach and aligns with its mission of inclusive historical engagement.shared approach: Inclusive Design for Belonging →