[3] Membership of the Society in this period was essentially diocesan, and was originally restricted to clergymen and lay members of the Church of England.
It has played a major role in supporting the conservation of important historical sites and artefacts from Worcestershire, including Greyfriars,[5] the Bredon Hill Roman coin hoard,[6][7] and the Habington chest.
The first excursion took place in September 1854, and involved a tour of the medieval churches of Coventry in conjunction with the Oxford Architectural Society.
[3] Recent excursions have included visits to Avoncroft Museum, Chedworth Roman Villa, Hadrian's Wall, and the site of the Battle of Evesham.
Its peer-reviewed journal, the Transactions of the Worcestershire Archaeological Society, is published biennially, and is edited by Dr Shelagh Norton.