The Historical Society of Rockland County

What The Historical Society of Rockland County does

The Historical Society of Rockland County (HSRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution founded in 1965 and headquartered on a four-acre site at 20 Zukor Road in New City, New York, comprising the HSRC History Center museum galleries and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House. HSRC functions as the principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County, stewarding a collection of approximately 3,650 objects dating from the early 18th century to the present, and it publishes South of the Mountains, the only Rockland County history quarterly, continuously since 1957. The Society produces the monthly 'Crossroads of Rockland History' podcast, operates a digital archive via the New York Heritage portal (covering 1957-2013 journal runs and searchable postcards/photographs/maps), administers the annual Rockland County Executive's Historic Preservation Merit Awards program (since 1991), and offers research services, virtual history tours, and on-site exhibitions. Underlying technology is a content/archive platform built around a CMS-driven website (RocklandHistory.org) with Google SSO authentication, Eventbrite for ticketing, and an outbound integration to the New York Heritage Digital Collection; no proprietary software, AI/ML, or developer-facing API is referenced.

Name

The Historical Society of Rockland County

Legal name

The Historical Society of Rockland County

Website

https://rocklandhistory.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Historical Society of Rockland County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1965 that operates a four-acre History Center and 1832 Blauvelt House in New City, NY, serving Rockland County residents, researchers, and preservation partners through museum exhibits, the South of the Mountains quarterly journal, monthly podcast, digital archives, and annual preservation awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Historical Society and Museum Services

NAICS

Museums (712110), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (71212)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAHAA

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYTHAJACAC

Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Attractions & Landmarks (Observation Decks, Monuments, Scenic Sites)

SECONDARYBPAGAHAE

Historic Preservation & Landmarks Conservation

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Arts, Culture & Heritage Nonprofits

SECONDARYTHAJADAI

Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Museums, Galleries & Cultural Institutions

Keywords

• Historical preservation
• Local history museum
• Genealogical research
• Heritage education
• Archival collections

Headquarters

HQ city

New City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees at multiple tiers ranging from $35 to $5,000, providing recurring revenue with benefits such as journal subscriptions, discounts on publications, and recognition.
2. Publication Sales: Sale of historical publications, books, maps, DVDs, and merchandise related to Rockland County history. Includes historical texts, exhibition catalogs, and local history books.
3. Event Fees: Admission fees for lectures, programs, and special events such as the RevWar250 presentations at $5 per attendee.
4. Donations: One-time and recurring donations from members and supporters, tax-deductible as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Historical Society of Rockland County operates a history museum and educational institution on a four-acre site in New City, New York, featuring the HSRC History Center galleries and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House. The organization preserves approximately 3,650 historical objects and original documents related to Rockland County, publishes the South of the Mountains quarterly journal, produces the Crossroads of Rockland History podcast, sells historical publications, hosts exhibitions and lectures, and administers the annual Rockland County Executive's Historic Preservation Merit Awards program.

Product overview

The Historical Society of Rockland County operates a unified museum and educational institution centered on its four-acre History Center in New City, featuring the history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House. The organization offers publications, the quarterly South of the Mountains journal, the monthly Crossroads of Rockland History podcast, digital collections via the New York Heritage portal, and tiered membership programs. The 2026 exhibition Rockland and the Revolution marks the Semiquincentennial anniversary. Additional offerings include research services, the annual Historic Preservation Merit Awards program, and virtual history tours, supported by donation options. The Society serves as the principal repository for Rockland County's historical documents and artifacts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• South of the Mountains: The society's quarterly history journal covering Rockland County history, published continuously since 1957.
• Crossroads of Rockland History

Products and services

• HSRC History Center and Museum A four-acre site in New City, New York featuring a history museum with rotating exhibitions and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House, serving as the principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County for residents, visitors, and researchers.
• Historical Publications and Books Over 40 historical publications and books about Rockland County history, including county histories, biographies, exhibition catalogs, and topical studies, available for purchase online or by mail with a 10% member discount.
• South of the Mountains Quarterly Journal The only Rockland County history quarterly journal, published continuously since 1957, covering local history topics and mailed to members.
• Crossroads of Rockland History Podcast

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 historic preservation awards presented since 1991

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Office of the Rockland County Executive, Department of Economic Development & TourismcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsorship and underwriting of the 2026 exhibition 'Rockland and the Revolution: A 250th Anniversary Exploration' celebrating the semiquincentennial of American independence.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site: Revolutionary War historic site in Rockland County featuring battlefield interpretation, public events, and school programming that overlaps directly with HSRC's 2026 Revolution exhibition content.
• Westchester County Historical Society: Adjacent county historical society operating a similar model (museum, library, archives, publications, membership tiers) for a nearby Lower Hudson Valley market with comparable structure and offerings.
• Friends of Long Pond Ironworks: Lower Hudson Valley heritage organization focused on industrial history preservation; HSRC's Executive Director previously led this peer, indicating direct operational comparability.
• Haverstraw Brick Museum: Rockland County history museum focused on brickmaking heritage, operating exhibitions and programming for similar local audiences; comparable in scale and mission to HSRC.
• Orangetown Historical Museum: Neighboring historical museum in Rockland County that operates local history exhibits and programming, directly competing for the same community members, donors, and visitors in the same geography as HSRC.

Broad incumbents

• The Historical Society of Pennsylvania: State-level historical society with a comparable operating model (library, archives, museum, membership, publications) but at significantly greater scale, providing a same-category reference point for HSRC.
• New-York Historical Society: Major New York history museum and library with a far larger collection, programming budget, and donor base; serves as an aspirational incumbent in the same museum-and-publication category and competes for research, donor, and tourism dollars.
• Hudson River Museum: Larger Westchester-based regional museum offering art, history, and cultural programming with a broader portfolio; competes for Lower Hudson Valley visitors, donors, and grant funding with HSRC.

Regional players

• Bergen County Historical Society: New Jersey-based historical society operating a Van Gelder House museum and archive program across the state border; comparable in mission and structure but serving a separate regional market from HSRC.

Others

• Lower Hudson Conference of Historical Agencies and Museums: Regional consortium of historical agencies in the Lower Hudson Valley that has formally recognized HSRC publications; functions as a peer network and ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3bpF4w7E1MjcYbxRH28WZw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-historical-society-of-rockland-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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