The association was founded in 1989 by the former editor of the #Wiesbadener Tagblatt, Günther Leicher, as a society for the preservation of the dialect and city history of Wiesbaden, Mattiaca. It is a registered and recognized non-profit association based in Wiesbaden. Its aim is to bring the history of the city closer to residents and visitors. In addition to events that deal with the relevant subject area, the focus of activities is on the publication of books, brochures and individual articles that deal with the history of the city of Wiesbaden, its houses and its inhabitants.