The Shaftsbury Historical Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 member-supported organization, dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history of the Town of Shaftsbury. In fulfilling this goal, the Society will:
Mission Statement: Taken from Article II, Purpose of the Society, Proposed By-Laws, Aug 17, 1977
- To stimulate and maintain interest in the history of Shaftsbury.
- To show the manner of living during Shaftsbury's development by collecting and preserving records and materials of Shaftsbury citizens and thier accomplishments
- To exhibit and make available the collections for research, education and enjoyment.
- To receive, administer, maintain and lawfully dispose of funds and properties, real, personal or mixed in pursuance of the purposes of the society.
- To raise funds for the furtherance of the purposes of the society.
- To do all other things authorized by the Articles of Association.
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