Historedia
Episode 2 of 4

Charter Grant

When
1866-04-10
Where
New York City
Part of
Founding of the ASPCA by Henry Bergh

Bergh received an official charter to incorporate the ASPCA in New York City on April 10, 1866, after gathering signatures for his declaration.

The New York state legislature granted the act of incorporation on April 10, 1866. Bergh assumed the unpaid presidency of the new association, establishing the organization's formal legal status in New York City.

Sources

  1. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
  2. Henry Bergh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-20

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