NORTH LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

FORT MADISON, IA

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The North Lee County Historical Society in Fort Madison, IA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Lee County. Founded in 1965, the Society works to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts and records of the area’s past. Their mission is to “preserve and promote the history of Lee County through education, research, and public programs.”

The Society owns and operates several sites in the area, including the Fort Madison Historical Museum, the Bentonsport Historic District, and the Old Threshers Grounds. The Society offers a variety of educational programs and events, such as lectures, tours, workshops, and more.

In addition to their extensive collection of artifacts, the Society also maintains a research library filled with books, photographs, documents, and other resources related to Lee County. The library is open to the public and is a great resource for both scholars and amateur historians.

The Society also works to promote local history through community outreach and public events. The annual Lee County Historic Fair is one of the Society’s most popular events and features an array of activities, such as historic demonstrations, reenactments, and more.

The North Lee County Historical Society is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the area’s past. By preserving and promoting Lee County’s history, the Society ensures that future generations will be able to appreciate the area’s rich heritage.

NORTH LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FORT MADISON IA. US MID #8401900183

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Contact NORTH LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

NORTH LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 285
FORT MADISON
IA
52627-0285

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NORTH LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401900183
Name NORTH LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237211343
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201303
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.635334, -91.337474
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 111
US Census Tract: 491100
US Census Block: 2038