Palmer Historical Society in Palmer, Alaska

This historical society preserves and provides access to local historical records, photographs, and artifacts that document the community's past. Palmer Historical Society is located at 316 East Elmwood Avenue, Palmer, AK. Researchers should contact the society in advance to schedule a visit, discuss their topic, and confirm whether the specific records they need are available in the on-site collection.

About Palmer Historical Society

The Palmer Historical Society, located in Palmer, AK, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of Palmer. The Historical Society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. In addition to collecting and preserving historical artifacts, photographs, and personal stories, the Historical Society conducts research into local Matanuska-Susitna Borough families and businesses, which they present to the public through exhibits. The Historical Society also provides public historical records.

• Genealogical research assistance and accessing family history records
• Historical archive hours, research appointments, and collection access
• Donating documents, photographs, or artifacts to the historical collection
• Historic property preservation assistance and landmark designation inquiries