Get to Know Us
The Telecommunications History Group (THG) proudly preserves and shares the rich heritage of an industry that has had and continues to have a huge impact on our society, our culture, and most of all, our ability to communicate.Why is this important? The telecommunications industry created the roots of modern communication technologies, making possible the development and evolution of radio, TV, and computers, in addition to telephones in all their shapes and functions. This history creates a bridge between the past and present.
We are passionate about sharing well-known and little-known facts, stories, equipment, and documentation related to the telecommunications industry with industry insiders, history buffs, sociological researchers, students, and the general public. We believe our history reflects not only key milestones in communication but also a living and continually changing record of our lives, the way we conduct business, and our culture as a whole.
Whether you realize it or not, the telecommunications industry has touched and influenced your life!
What We Do
Whatever your motivation, we’re here to share what we know, what we have, and where we’ve been in relation to telecommunications history. Whether visiting one of our locations, browsing our website to learn about telecom history, looking for a specific piece of information, or looking for others to connect with who share similar interests, we are here for you.If you are a former employee of a telecommunications company who likes to relive the glory days or share history with your friends and family, you will be pleasantly surprised at how much information we have gathered and organized. Historical photographs and news articles tell many stories of innovation, technology, culture, and of course, people. Seeing the actual telephones and related equipment will take you back in time and allow you to place yourself in this rich history.
If you are not a phone company “insider,” you may still be fascinated by the history of telecommunications, both the more public side and the behind-the-scenes stories. Whether you want to reminisce about the telephones and telephone directories you used to have, or simply gain a broader understanding of what lead up to the current technology of the cell phone in your pocket, we have a lot to share.
Our Mission
The mission of the Telecommunications History Group is to acquire, preserve, and promote the rich heritage of the telecommunications industry and to connect that past to evolving technologies and cultures.In furtherance of this mission, the Corporation will:
- Collect and preserve the writings, recordings, videos, movies, records, and pictures that provide insight into the history of the telecommunications industry
- Collect and preserve the artifacts and objects that have been important to the evolution of telephony and telecommunications
- Research and record information, facts, and folklore that are important to the history of telecommunication
- Organize and render accessible to the public the resources and objects that are acquired by the Corporation
- Promulgate and disseminate the history of the telecommunications industry and be a resource for those interested in that history
- Demonstrate how the telecommunications industry and people have contributed to the social, cultural, economic, and technological development of this country
More information
For more about us, please visit the following: To volunteer, please visit our Volunteer page.To donate to THG, please see our Donations page.
Get to Know Us
The Telecommunications History Group (THG) proudly preserves and shares the rich heritage of an industry that has had and continues to have a huge impact on our society, our culture, and most of all, our ability to communicate.Why is this important? The telecommunications industry created the roots of modern communication technologies, making possible the development and evolution of radio, TV, and computers, in addition to telephones in all their shapes and functions. This history creates a bridge between the past and present.
We are passionate about sharing well-known and little-known facts, stories, equipment, and documentation related to the telecommunications industry with industry insiders, history buffs, sociological researchers, students, and the general public. We believe our history reflects not only key milestones in communication but also a living and continually changing record of our lives, the way we conduct business, and our culture as a whole.
Whether you realize it or not, the telecommunications industry has touched and influenced your life!
What We Do
Whatever your motivation, we’re here to share what we know, what we have, and where we’ve been in relation to telecommunications history. Whether visiting one of our locations, browsing our website to learn about telecom history, looking for a specific piece of information, or looking for others to connect with who share similar interests, we are here for you.If you are a former employee of a telecommunications company who likes to relive the glory days or share history with your friends and family, you will be pleasantly surprised at how much information we have gathered and organized. Historical photographs and news articles tell many stories of innovation, technology, culture, and of course, people. Seeing the actual telephones and related equipment will take you back in time and allow you to place yourself in this rich history.
If you are not a phone company “insider,” you may still be fascinated by the history of telecommunications, both the more public side and the behind-the-scenes stories. Whether you want to reminisce about the telephones and telephone directories you used to have, or simply gain a broader understanding of what lead up to the current technology of the cell phone in your pocket, we have a lot to share.
Our Mission
The mission of the Telecommunications History Group is to acquire, preserve, and promote the rich heritage of the telecommunications industry and to connect that past to evolving technologies and cultures.In furtherance of this mission, the Corporation will:
- Collect and preserve the writings, recordings, videos, movies, records, and pictures that provide insight into the history of the telecommunications industry
- Collect and preserve the artifacts and objects that have been important to the evolution of telephony and telecommunications
- Research and record information, facts, and folklore that are important to the history of telecommunication
- Organize and render accessible to the public the resources and objects that are acquired by the Corporation
- Promulgate and disseminate the history of the telecommunications industry and be a resource for those interested in that history
- Demonstrate how the telecommunications industry and people have contributed to the social, cultural, economic, and technological development of this country
More information
For more about us, please visit the following: To volunteer, please visit our Volunteer page.To donate to THG, please see our Donations page.