The History Academy is a private not-for-profit organization founded in 1888, is dedicated to the study and appreciation of all aspects of the history of India specially Aurangabad, through educational programs, research, archaeological projects, preservation advocacy and the collection and preservation of fine arts, decorative arts, archaeological objects, printed and manuscript materials and map
s, costumes and weaponry, and historic artifacts related to the heritage. The major operation units of the History Academy are: the Jacob Odell landmark house, the museum collections, library (including maps and photographs), archaeological workshop, public programs, publications, administrative services and historical architectural preservation programs. The audience served by the History Academy’s programs includes residents, school and college students and visitors to the community, businesses and governmental agencies in the area, members of the Society, scholars of the history and pre-history of the community, scholars of Indian history, art historians and the general public. The purposes of the Society are: to collect and preserve artifacts, objects, publications, photographs and other documentary materials related to local, ethnic and family history. educational programs and publications based on the Academy’s collections. To maintain a research library of past and current literature on the history of the community; and to encourage the preservation of the archaeological, historical, and architectural heritage. To achieve these purposes the Academy carries out a broad program of activities including: maintenance of a museum and library,changing and traveling exhibits, educational programs; lectures; publications; preservation of the Academy’s collections and archival materials; research on the history landmark identifications; and cooperation with other local historical societies and organizations.
