Historical Society of the Episcopal Church

This voluntary society includes scholars, writers, teachers, ministers as well as others interested in its goals and objectives.

John H. Hopkins, bishop of the Diocese of Vermont, addressed the first meeting of the Society.

In 2003, the society established the African American Episcopal Historical Collection (AAEHC),[3] a joint venture with the Virginia Theological Seminary Archives.

In December 2002, the HSEC and the Virginia Theological Seminary agreed jointly to sponsor the AAEHC.

The collection was formally dedicated in February 2005, and donations of appropriate archival materials continue to be received.