We have many members who volunteer their time and talents for a variety of projects. There are many ways to donate your time, talents or finances to help preserve Shelby County’s rich history for future generations. Volunteering is also a great way to meet new people, introduce them to our exciting history, and learn more about the county’s history yourself while proving a valuable service to our organization. We can all work together to enhance our community.

Shelby County Historical Society Committees

Volunteering to be a member of a committee is a great way to become involved in something you are passionate about while helping an organization plan for the future. We have established the following committees and are always looking for members to help us promote the history of Shelby County.

• Accessions Committee – Responsible for collecting, cataloging, safekeeping, arranging, and repair of books, manuscripts, newspapers and all historical source material acquired by SCHS.
• Museum Committee – Responsible for museum exhibits and the correct historic interpretation of the exhibits care, and upkeep of museum space.
• Publications Committee – Responsible for publications, research studies, and promotion of books sponsored by SCHS.
• Historic Sites Committee – Responsible for establishing the historic validly of sites proposed for marking, for marking historical sites, and for arranging historical tours.
• Program Committee – Responsible for obtaining and arranging suitable programs for presentation to SCHS.
• Membership Committee – Responsible for membership lists, promoting and increasing membership, and determining membership benefits.
• Youth Program Committee – Responsible for History Camp and all other programs designed to engage the youth of Shelby County in history and the activities of SCHS. Works under the leadership of the Junior Historical Society Director.
• Investment Committee – Responsible for the investment of funds held by SCHS.
• Cemeteries Committee – Responsible for locating, researching, recording, answering inquiries about cemeteries, and helping to preserve cemeteries within the county.
• Digitization Committee – Responsible for the oversee of selecting items to be digitized for more accessible use by members.