About Us
American Heritage Partners (AHP) is a Nevada-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to sponsor educational programs related to American history, to publish stories about key events and key people in American history, and to partner with leading historical societies, heritage societies, and other institutions to better educate and inform our citizens about our rich American heritage- its beginnings, its glories, and its political, military and social challenges over the first few centuries of our constitutional republic.
Honoring the People and Places of the Past, and Empowering Historical Preservation
AHP hosts live and “virtual” educational programs and activities that are open to members of the public. On our website and through social media, we offer information about research materials and other resources that members of the public can access in order to learn more about various areas of American history (principally 17th though 19th century American history, including the colonial period, the Revolution, the Civil War, and the American West). We regularly post stories and videos about American history on AHP’s website and social media, and highlight educational programs and books offered by other organizations and/or leading authors.
We regularly serve as a coordinating “hub” for community events featuring heritage societies, historical societies and related organizations. AHP also makes grants to organizations dedicated to historic presentation, and supports educational and social events hosted by various like-minded organizations. In all of these endeavors, our goal is to honor our shared American experience.
To learn more about what we do, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and view our educational videos on our YouTube channel.
HOW WE FULFILL OUR MISSION
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Present live and “virtual” educational programs to the public and collaborate with partners to educate communities about American history.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Collaborate with societies, schools, museums, and organizations for events and provide information on American history to the public.
PRESERVATION
Help in preserving historical places and artifacts relevant to our history.
ONLINE ENGAGEMENT
Post content rich information, articles and stories about American history on our website and social media for sharing.
RESOURCES AND GRANTS
Provide resources and grants to support historical education initiatives.
MEET OUR TEAM
JAY DICKEY
DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT
Jay is a frequent lecturer and author on a wide array of subjects related to American history, including presentations sponsored by various educational institutions and historical societies. He is actively involved in over 30 heritage societies, and has served as an officer in several of them. Jay is the Past Governor of the Nevada Mayflower Society, and Past President of the Nevada Sons of the American Revolution. With the SAR, he is a National Trustee, Western District Secretary, and George Washington Fellow. Jay is a proud member of the Society of the Cincinnati, where he serves on its Library Committee and the Henry Knox Council. Jay serves as Western Region Coordinator of the Jamestowne Society, and also as the Governor and Historian of the Northern California Company of the Society. A graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Jay practiced law for 40 years in California and New York before retiring in 2017. During his career, Jay was regularly ranked among the leading lawyers in his field by various legal industry organizations.
FRANK GAGLIARDI
DIRECTOR
Frank has been active in non-profit organizations, including The Military Officers Association of America, Sons of the American Revolution, The General Society of the War of 1812 and others, and has served as both an Officer and on the Boards of each. He spent 23 years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Fighter Pilot. Upon retirement he became a financial planner, then Chief Operating Officer for a business process outsourcing company. He spent 10 years as a volunteer firefighter then Chair of the Fire District Board. In 2020 he was Commissioned a Kentucky Colonel, which is the highest honor the Governor of Kentucky can bestow on an individual.
MONA CRANDELL HOOK
DIRECTOR
Mona has served in leadership roles in several heritage-based service organizations, currently serving as the State Regent for the Nevada State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She is also Honorary State President of the Nevada State Society Colonial Dames 17th Century, and served at the National level as Conference Arrangement Chair. Additionally she has served as the Governor and Deputy Governor of the Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Nevada Branch.
In 2019, she was named the Outstanding State DAR Member for Nevada by the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration. In 2022, Mrs. Crandell Hook was recognized by Nevada Governor, Steve Sisolak, as the co-recipient of the Veteran Supporter of the Month. Mona received this award for her long-standing volunteer work with veterans.
JIM MCLANE
DIRECTOR, TREASURER
Jim brings many years of experience to AHP, having served for many years as Treasurer to several prominent non-profit organizations, including the Nevada Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans. In those roles, Jim has been responsible for all aspects of those organizations’ financial reporting and regulatory filings, in addition to handling the financial aspects of those societies’ many non-profit activities. Jim’s professional career includes nearly 40 years in the telecommunications industry, and more recently the retail industry.
ALAN FITCH
VP, OPERATIONS
Alan is a former President and Registrar of the Silicon Valley Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution in California. He also a member of The Mayflower Society, Order of Founders and Patriots of America, Society of Colonial Wars, Order of the Crown of Charlemagne and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, among others. He also serves on the advisory board of United We Pledge and is a board member of the Prescott Chapter of the SAR in Arizona. Alan earned an MBA from Santa Clara University and has had a successful career in financial services and real estate management.
ANGELA HAAKINSON
SECRETARY
Angela is a retired business woman with over 30 years experience in the gaming and retail industries. She brings years of experience in administrative functions in her role as corporate secretary. She is a member of The Jamestowne Society and several other lineage societies. She is a recipient of Bronze Roger Sherman and Lydia Darragh medals from the Nevada Society of the Sons of the American Revolution for her contributions to SAR educational programs.
SHARAL LINSCOTT
VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS