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Questers keep history alive by supporting preservation, restoration and education.
We are a community dedicated to keeping history alive through education, preservation of meaningful places, and funding restoration projects. From local landmarks to national scholarships, The Questers work to honor and share the stories that have shaped our collective heritage.
FOUNDED in 1944, The Questers is an International non-profit organization with headquarters in Philadelphia. The purposes of The Questers are to educate by research and study of antiques, and to donate funds to the preservation and restoration of existing memorials, historical buildings and landmarks.
Each year a scholarship is awarded to a student for a year of study in the Historic Preservation Program at Columbia University and a fellowship is awarded in the Univ of Del/Winterthur program.
There are 507 Quester Chapters in the United States and Canada with 5756 member as of August 2023.
Our Activities
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A member of The Questers belongs to a local chapter. Chapters meet once each month from September through May. In California there are 15 chapters and 185 members.
Who We Are
FOUNDED in 1944, The Questers is an International non-profit organization with headquarters in Philadelphia. The purposes of The Questers are to educate by research and study of antiques, and to donate funds to the preservation and restoration of existing memorials, historical buildings and landmarks.
Each year a scholarship is awarded to a student for a year of study in the Historic Preservation Program at Columbia University and a fellowship is awarded in the Univ of Del/Winterthur program.
There are 507 Quester Chapters in the United States and Canada with 5756 member as of August 2023.
Our Goals
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Our Goals
PRESERVATION isn’t just saving physical things, it’s saving the meaning of them and history that produced them. We protect what connects us. Preservation amongst The Questers goes beyond objects to include intangible history; community stories, disappearing skills, and overlooked voices. It’s about empowering members to become caretakers of both heritage and memory.
RESTORATION gives history a second chance—and gives The Questers a deeper sense of purpose. Restoration is a hands-on, visible way for members to make a difference. Questers may participate in local revitalization, partner with other nonprofits, or lead grassroots projects that restore not just objects, but pride in place and history.
EDUCATION is how The Questers make history accessible, inclusive, and alive for everyone. Education is participatory and inclusive. It invites storytelling, digital engagement, intergenerational learning, and partnerships with schools, museums, and creatives. Current Questers and younger audiences want to experience history, not just hear about it.