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TOWN OF FAYETTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Fayette, NY · EIN 550899047 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE A82 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · fayettehistory.com
revenue
$2K
expenses
$2K
net assets
$56K
employees
mission · from form 990

Historical education an preservation

profile · synthesized from sources

Local historical society based in Fayette, New York, dedicated to preserving and presenting the town's history through educational programs, lectures, and community events. Organizes talks on regional history, hosts an annual Christmas ball, and maintains a newsletter to engage members. Founded in 2003 to connect current and future generations with the area's past.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Membership Meeting
Yearly gathering for members to review activities, elect officers, and discuss organizational direction
Historic Christmas Ball
Annual fundraising event featuring dinner, historic dancing, raffle, and silent auction to support preservation efforts
Historic Lecture Series
Free public lectures on local history topics, such as the history of Bearytown and Brooks Brothers, held at the 1824 Stone Church
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Historical Communications and Outreach
      Distributes a downloadable newsletter to share updates and information about the society’s activities and local history.
  • Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
    • Historical Education and Public Programming
      Hosts public lectures, historical reenactments, and educational events to share local history, including talks on the history of Brooks Brothers and Bearytown, as well as living history programs such as oxen demonstrations, butter churning, and historic dancing. Events include the Annual Historical Christmas Ball, Heritage Day, and Family Day at Rose Hill Mansion, drawing over 150 attendees annually.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Membership and Organizational Governance
      Conducts annual membership meetings and officer elections, including a review of yearly events and organizational updates, held at the Town of Fayette Office Building.
  • Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
    • Preservation of Local Artifacts, Landmarks, and Historical Structures
      Engages in the physical preservation and restoration of local historical sites and artifacts, including roof repairs and restoration of original woodwork in the 1840s schoolhouse, and supports the ongoing conservation of local landmarks as part of its mission.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2K
Contributions & grants$2K94%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$56K
Cash
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Liabilities
Net assets$56K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Facebook Network — Follows and shares content on Facebook under the handle @fayettehistory
  • Facebook Network — Hosts and shares lectures through its Facebook page.
  • Facebook Network — Hosts recorded lectures and events on its Facebook page for public access.
  • FayetteHistory.com Network — Website associated with the Town of Fayette Historical Society used for distributing newsletters and historical content.
  • Friends of Fayette Historical Society Partner — Collaborates with the Fayette Historical Society on preservation projects and events.
  • Nelson B. Delavan Foundation Funder — Provided financial support for the Holiday Happening program.
  • Varick Partner — Collaborated with Varick to present a historical lecture featuring one of its employees.
  • Ventosa Vineyard Partner — Hosts the Historical Christmas Ball in partnership with the Town of Fayette Historical Society.
  • Ventosa Vineyards Partner — Hosted the Holiday Happening and Historic Christmas Ball at its ballroom venue.
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-Engaged Historical Preservation
    methodology: community-engaged preservation
    By involving community members in preservation and living history programs, the organization fosters intergenerational continuity and community identity because participatory stewardship strengthens personal and collective ties to local history.
  • Expert-Led Public History Education
    methodology: expert-led education
    By delivering educational programs through presenters with firsthand expertise and personal experience, the organization increases credibility and engagement because authentic storytelling enhances public connection to historical content.
  • Immersive Historical Education
    methodology: immersive-education
    By using immersive historical experiences and hands-on activities, the organization educates the public about 19th-century rural life because experiential engagement deepens understanding and retention of historical context.