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History Education
The primary purpose of the Bloomington Historical Society, as described in its
articles of incorporation, is to discover, collect and
disseminate historical knowledge about the history of the Bloomington area.
All aspects of the Historical Society are for the fulfillment of its educational
mission.
The Historical Society fulfills this purpose in a variety of ways, including the
following:
Museum Tours
Tours of the Bloomington Old Town Hall History Museum are available upon request or by advance arrangement. Many requests are received from scout groups, school and church groups, and from vacationing visitors to Bloomington.
Research and Genealogy Opportunities
The Bloomington History Society is available to assist with research of historic areas of interest as well as to assist with genealogical research. Experienced genealogists and historians are on staff. The Bloomington Historical Society has continues to assist authors with their books. The Society’s extensive photo and document archives are a valuable resource.
Community Service Opportunities
The Bloomington Historical Society works with elementary, middle school, high school and college students on service-oriented learning opportunities where students fulfill hands-on and research projects for the Society, including history archiving and designing promotional materials.
Exhibits and Programming
All exhibits and programming are educational. History-oriented workshops, speakers, history exhibits, cover themes pertaining to Bloomington history.
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