Valencia County Historical Society in Valencia County, New Mexico

This historical society preserves and provides access to local historical records, photographs, and artifacts that document the community's past. Valencia County Historical Society is located at 104 North 1st Street, Belen, NM. 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 Valencia County Historical Society

The Valencia County Historical Society, located in Belen, NM, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of Belen. 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 Valencia County 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