Federated Charities Unveils Historic Archives

Saturday May 4, 2016 – During Mayfest, we opened our doors wide and welcomed people into our building to catch a glimpse at history…105+ years of history, to be exact. Our building was originally a private home, built in 1820 and we have maintained an archives of several photographs, paintings and sketches and artifacts since the late 1800s, which highlight the grand old home as well as the history of the work of Federated Charities since the beginning of the 20th century. The display is open to the public Monday-Friday 9-4:30 (as well as during weekend events) and will feature a permanent and revolving display inside the front entrance. So, take a peek behind the iconic statue of “Charity” on the front steps and learn more about our building and our services through the years.