Supporting and celebrating new research to engage audiences with Devon’s rich past
About the Devon History Society
The Devon History Society is a registered charity that promotes the study of all aspects of Devon’s history through:
- lectures, meetings, conferences and visits
- publications: newsletter and journal and the website
- workshops to support research skills
- affiliation for local history societies to share research and take part in DHS activities
- opportunities to take part in DHS research projects
The Devon History Society also:
- maintains a list of speakers on Devon history topics
- undertakes research projects
- annually awards prizes for research and publications
- is involved with other organisations to promote the history of Devon
- is an advocate for improving access to resources for local history research, in particular through working with the Heritage Service Centres in Devon and with Devon’s universities
- is responsive to its membership to meet their aspirations in promoting the study of Devon’s history