Rescuing History Inc
Rescuing History exists to capture stories at risk of never being told ; and
save historical memorabilia at risk of being lost
preserve and protect the wisdom attached to them.
We’re like history’s adoption agency. We take care of history’s evidence until we can find a new home where it will be displayed, used for research, talked about or added to a cherished collection.
A Problem Worth Solving
Priceless historical items begin as average and ordinary “trash” that’s tossed in the garage with no thought to its cultural value. Rescuing History, Inc. assists in identifying and redirecting items so they may realize their highest and best use.
It’s time to call Rescuing History and ask for the “History Rescue Squad“
I’m Downsizing! My Children Don’t want “these old things”. I don’t want to get rid of my beloved items, but what do I do?
You have sold or given away everything you can. But you are now faced with so much being thrown away that you know “someone will want it one day”.
We agree. It just may be valuable to our community history!
It’s time to call Rescuing History and ask for the “History Rescue Squad”
Perfect For You If You Are:
Moving
Downsizing
Inheriting an estate
Retired
Closing a business, or school
Member of an Organizational history committee
History Hides in Amazing Places
A casual conversation about family names led to the elder retrieving an old church program containing a high school baseball team photo. That photo is now the only one the young person’s family has of her father, who died many years ago.
Our Needs
Funds for
High speed scanners
Archival materials
Display cases
Volunteers
Our Solution
By redirecting rescued cultural treasures, Rescuing History, Inc makes them available for enhanced educational experiences, research, and to be cherished as a part of a new owner’s prized collection.
We teach the value of ordinary items destined to be discarded as worthless, when in fact they are culturally priceless.
Perfect For You If You Are A:
Teacher
Museum Director/archivist
Student
Tourist
Historian
Collector
Author
Genealogist
Rescue History
Old copies of Jet, Ebony, and Essence magazines, old newspapers, post cards Essence and can be rescued for a glimpse into the past which helps us understand contemporary and future events.
Use History
Write articles and books.
Own History
Your grandparents went to the church commemorated by a decorative plate. Take it home, hang on the wall, and tell your grandchildren about it.
Use History
Put it in your man cave or your she shed!