If you like history, you’ll love the Questers.

Purpose:

The purpose of The Questers is to enable the preservation and restoration of historic places. The Questers chapters raise and donate funds for the preservation and restoration of historic buildings, sites, landmarks, and artifacts for the benefit of our communities. Our purpose is based on the following belief:

“Through the discovery and knowledge of [history], we can bring the past to life and profit by the experiences of previous generations.” Jessie Elizabeth Bardens, founder

Many Questers also collect antiques and often share their extensive collections with universities, at chapter meetings, and public events.

The Questers is a non-profit (501c3) international organization founded in 1944. Today there are approximately 700 chapters in the United States and Canada with 54 chapters throughout Michigan.

Chapters:

At our chapter meetings, members learn about historic places, meet experts in the field, and plan fund raising activities to preserve and restore such places. We also share members' exciting collections, and visit interesting historic sites, museums, and antique shops.

Chapters typically have eight meetings a year. In addition, all members are invited to two state-wide conferences and an International Convention that is held at various locations around the United States and Canada.

Activities:

Funds to support historic preservation are raised through trips, sales, drawings, educational luncheons, and more, all centered on history and antiques. Michigan Quester chapters have also received grants from the International Questers preservation and restoration fund.

Interested in joining a chapter near your home?

Or starting a new chapter? Contact us for further information. You won't be disappointed!