In the article on the basis of the analysis of archival materials provided charitable activity of different societies, which have contributed to the spread of education and providing various kinds of assistance education for children and adults of the Stavropol province period 19th - early 20th centuries, the directions of mainstream historical experience: Organization of the charitable society for the promotion of education in the Stavropol region, the Organization of events (concerts, public lectures, readings, etc.) for targeted assistance to educational organizations, individual students and teachers.