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Mission: According to the organization's website, "The basic goals of the group are to educate the community about local history, to provide an archive for local historical information, and to preserve local historic sites."
Contact Information: Phone: (301) 972-2707; Address: P.O. Box 475, Germantown; Website: www.germantownmdhistory.org
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Financials: The annual operating budget is $160,000.
History: This nonprofit was founded in 1990. A brief history of the organization online explains that the Germantown population began booming after 1974 and, as a result, lost many of its important historical structures. "Many of the new residents have no idea that there was even a town here before the suburban growth," the Historical Society's website explains. "An understanding of the roots of this New Town can help to foster community identity and cohesion. Education about local history can also bring connection and relevance to state and national history for students and adults."
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How you can help: You can support the Historical Society by joining. A single membership costs only $10. You can also donate funds through Paypal; a link is available on the society's website.
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