The Dolgeville-Manheim Historical Society was founded in 1976 as a non-profit service organization whose sole purpose is to promote an awareness of the area's historical heritage.  This Historical Society is the agency through which Dolgeville and Manheim memorabilia may be collected, recorded and preserved.  The museum provides the focal point from which these educational services will be accomplished.

The Society meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. from March to November.

The Dolgeville-Manheim Historical Society will accept artifacts and memorabilia which in some way relates to life in the village of Dolgeville and the Town of Manheim from earliest known time, and to be an on going collection program.  The area includes: Green's Bridge, Brockett's Bridge, Dolgeville, Faville Falls, Inghams Mills, Snell's Bush, Yellow Church, East Creek and surrounding rural areas within the Manheim Town boundary line.  Items and memorabilia will be accepted by authorized collectors.
Items which are left at the museum without clearance from authorized persons are subject to disposal should items not pertain to the Village of Dolgeville or the Town of Manheim.