Greater Petersburg Historical Society Organizational Meeting Thursday, May 7pm Trinity United Methodist Church 215 South Sycamore Street

Mission The Greater Petersburg Historical Society, of Virginia, established on May 13, 2010, serves as the center for Petersburg’s history. Our mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and promote Petersburg’s unique past for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations

Vision To be the premier resource for local history and provide quality programs, exhibits and information to residents of and visitors to Petersburg region, and to support the educational goals of the public school system as well as home schooled students. Who We Are The Greater Petersburg Historical Society of Virginia traces its origins to 1870 when the Petersburg Historical Society was first organized. The Society was established in on May 13, 2010 to meet a growing demand for genealogical and historical research. An all-volunteer Board of Directors provides leadership to members and interns who develop programs and conduct research on Petersburg’s historic structures, cemeteries, maritime, archeological resources, Revolutionary and Civil War sites and collect and transcribe the histories of all Petersburg’s families and businesses.

On March 22, 1870 the Petersburg Historical Society was formed. It's officers were: Rev. E. H. Rutherford, President Maj. R. W. Jones, V-P Capt. John D. Young, Recording Secretary Capt. Samuel D. Davis, Corresponding Secretary Capt. Frank Potts, Treasurer David Callender, Esq. Librarian Executive Committee: Col. F. H. Archer, Prof. W. T. Davis, Dr. Thomas Withers, Dr. J. Herbert Claiborne, George s. Bernard, Esq. Ref: Broadside, 1870.D25 Box, Virginia State Library & Archives.

Officers President – 1 st Vice-President – Secretary – Treasurer –

Directors 1. Dr. William C. McDonald, NEH UVA; 2.Emanual Dabney; 3.Jeff Abugels (A.K.A. Hiram Haines);

Committee Chairs Journal – Dr. William C. McDonald Governance -- Fundraising – Membership – Digital Library – Interactive Digital Archives -- Genealogy – Obits/Cemetery – Events –

Newsletter (PDF) The Greater Petersburg Historical Society, of Virginia provides a most comprehensive Gazette / Newsletter four times a year to its members, edited and produced by Ronald Seagrave. Comments or historical articles must be ed to him. ed **** Members wishing to receive a hardcopy must add $10/yr. to their dues.

2010 Membership The membership year runs from June 1 through May 31, Part-year memberships will not be offered. Membership Options: Member $20.00 Sustaining Member $50.00 Benefactor Member $ Life Member $ Student Member $10.00 (Under 25 with I.D.) **** Members wishing to receive a hardcopy of the newsletter must add $10/yr. to their dues.

Greater Petersburg Historical Society Membership Information - JOIN US! Please consider the highest level membership possible. Membership CategoriesDues Member$ Sustaining Member$ Benefactor Member$ Life Member$ Student Member ( Under 25 with student I.D.)$ **** Members wishing to receive a hardcopy of the newsletter must add $10/yr. to their dues. The membership year runs from June 1 through May 31, 2011 The Society's fiscal year runs from May to May. Renew your membership by May of the current year. Greater Petersburg Historical Society MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name __________________________________ Please Check below Address ________________________________New Member? _____________ State & Zip Code _________________________Renewal? ___________________ Phone Number ___________________________Membership Class _________________________ address____________________________Date _______________________ Choose one of the following classes of membership.Amount Paid $__________________ Class of MembershipAnnual Dues Member$20.00 Sustaining Member$50.00 Benefactor Member$ Life Member$ Student Member$10.00 Please make checks payable to: Greater Petersburg Historical Society and mail to: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Face Book Webb Address:

The Greater Petersburg Historical Society of Virginia is in the process of applying for a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization status. Volunteers are our lifeblood! Volunteers can choose to work on committees or on their own individual projects, either on-site or off-site. Thinking of volunteering? These guidelines will help you to find your "fit" at GPHS: What aspect of Greater Petersburg history interests you? (example: oral histories, map projects, research) *Do you have a project in mind? (example: African-American history) *Do you know what form that project will take, or do you need to brainstorm it with someone? *What spare time do you have? A few hours? A full day? Special events only? * Are you ready to make a commitment, or do you prefer a more informal arrangement?