The Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps Historical Society is an all volunteer-run nonprofit. Support from members, donors, and community partners enables the Society to preserve the historic memory of the Pennsylvania Reserves through research, documentation, public education, and material stewardship.
Ways to Support the Society
Make a Donation
Donations support the Society’s core work, including research expenses, preservation supplies, printing and educational materials, digital infrastructure, and basic operating costs.
Donate to Support the PRVCHSBecome a Member
Membership helps sustain the Society’s work and strengthens a community committed to responsible historical stewardship.
Volunteer
The Society relies on volunteers for research assistance, event support, collections work, and day-of coordination for memorial observances and public programs. Volunteers can assist locally or remotely.
Descendants Association
The Society’s Descendants Association recognizes documented genealogical descendants of soldiers who served in the Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps. Participation strengthens the preservation of historic memory through verified lineage, research contribution, and responsible stewardship.\n\nIndividuals eligible for the Descendants Association may apply for recognition through a documented review process. Descendant participation is one of several ways to support the Society’s mission and does not replace or supersede general public support.
Learn more about the Descendants Association →
Donate Historical Materials
The Society accepts donations of relevant historical materials, including documents, photographs, letters, diaries, and other items relating to the Pennsylvania Reserves and their communities.
We approach donor stewardship with care, emphasizing provenance, documentation, and responsible long-term preservation.
Where Support Goes
The Society uses support to sustain mission-focused work such as:
• Research and documentation – primary-source review, record access, and project support
• Public education – lectures, interpretive writing, traveling exhibits, and educational handouts
• Collections stewardship – archival supplies, digitization, and responsible preservation practices
• Memorial and gravesite work – documentation, coordination, and administrative costs that support headstone and memorial efforts
• Operations – insurance, website hosting, and basic administrative costs necessary to function as a compliant nonprofit
Partner Support
The Society welcomes partnerships with local historical organizations, libraries, museums, civic groups, and community institutions that share an interest in evidence-based public history and preservation.
If your organization is interested in collaborating on an event, exhibit, research initiative, or educational program, please contact us.
A Note on Integrity
The Society’s work is grounded in evidence, context, and restraint. We do not accept support that requires altering interpretation, overstating conclusions, or weakening standards of attribution and documentation.
For donation questions, volunteer inquiries, or partnership discussions, please visit the Contact page.