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American Oil & Gas Historical Society
The American Oil & Gas Historical Society (AOGHS) is a 501(c)-3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the U.S. oil and natural gas exploration and production industry by providing advocacy and service for community museums and organizations that work to preserve that history through exhibition, material preservation -- and especially educational programming.
AOGHS accomplishes its mission by providing advocacy for museums and historical societies that educate the public, energy education about U.S. oil and gas industry heritage through publications, and a communication network of common contacts through which museums & historical associations can share education strategies and resources. The society maintains a unique communications network linking community oilfield museums and historical societies with schools, libraries, state and regional trade associations, and independent producers -- all to promote museum exhibits and energy education outreach. The society publishes a quarterly energy education newsletter, the Petroleum Age (ISSN 1930-5915), which chronicles oil and gas history, museum exhibits and education programs. It also includes feature articles designed to promote student interest in the fascinating history of the pioneers and events that created the petroleum industry. AOGHS members believe the U.S. oil and gas industry's historic social, economic and scientific accomplishments provide a vital context for educators teaching the complex business of meeting America's energy needs.
1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington DC 20005
Phone: (202) 857-4785
Fax: (202) 857-4799
Email: bawells@aoghs.org
www.aoghs.org