Nicole Smith, President of Quince Street Seekers #1523 in Philadelphia, holds up one of the books in her collection of Nancy Drew mysteries.

Who are the questers?

We are a community dedicated to keeping history alive through education, preservation of meaningful places, and funding restoration projects.

Questers work to honor and share the stories that have shaped our collective heritage by funding the preservation of landmarks and historic sites and by providing scholarships and fellowships in the field of historic preservation. 

If that sounds like you, consider joining your local chapter.

THE QUESTERS is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes preservation and restoration of artifacts, memorials, historical buildings, and landmarks, as well as education about these places and things.

The organizational structure is made up of local chapters, state/provincial chapters and the overarching international organization. We have chapters across the US and Canada. Find a chapter near you.

Giving Back to Members and the Community

Preservation, Restoration, and Education (PR&E) grants are awarded at the international level. Using their own criteria, states and provinces also provide grants. A three-year Fellowship through the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation is awarded, as well as a Scholarship to a student who has been accepted into a program that satisfies the goals of THE QUESTERS.  


Keeping History Alive Together

Discover how The Questers keeps history alive through preservation, education, and community.