The Long Beach Historical & Preservation Society was founded in 1980 in order to bring history to the community and the community to history. The house that serves as the Society's museum and gift shop is part of the National Register of Historic Places and the City of Long Beach Landmark Commission. The Society has thousands of photographs, documents, artifacts and other archival pieces of Long Beach history, all of which are available to the public. This non-profit organization also offers guided tours of historical houses and neighborhoods in Long Beach.