The Gamers Sanctuary: Church of Gaming Preservation and History (GSCGPH) is a nonprofit, non-faith-based community organization dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and sharing the history and culture of video gaming. Through a unique combination of community-driven events, a library open to the public and researchers, also with a museum showcasing the technology, physical and digital video games, gaming memorabilia, multimedia showcasing events and related materials, and through interactivity. GSCGPH aims to foster connections among gamers, educate the public on the significance of gaming culture, and safeguard its legacy for future generations.
Who are we?
Zach “Switch” Banka
President/Director of Board
Ian Meston
Vice President/Secretary
Michelle Beach
Treasurer/Board Member
Dennis Perkins
Multimedia/Board Member
What the heck are we even trying to do?
Preservation: Safeguarding the history and artifacts of gaming culture with a major focus on the physical games, memorabilia, hardware, as well as a digital library of games and related materials.
Education: Providing accessible knowledge about gaming’s cultural, artistic, and technological impact as well as how to get into the industry.
Community: Fostering a welcoming, inclusive space for all who have an interest in gaming and the technology.
Innovation: Exploring creative ways to engage audiences with gaming history, technology and the culture.
Contributors, Donors, and Partners
