EARLHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
EARLHAM, IA
The Earlham Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Earlham, Iowa. Its mission is to preserve and promote the history of Earlham and the surrounding area. The society was founded in 1975 by a group of local residents who recognized the need to preserve the town's rich heritage. Today, the society operates a museum, which is housed in the former Earlham Savings Bank building and contains a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the town's past.
The museum features exhibits on the early settlers of Earlham, the town's agricultural heritage, and its role in the Underground Railroad. Visitors can also see a restored 1920s gas station, a one-room schoolhouse, and a blacksmith shop. The society also maintains a research library that is open to the public and contains a wealth of information on local history and genealogy.
The Earlham Historical Society is run by a board of directors and staffed by volunteers. It relies on donations and grants to fund its operations and maintain its collections. The society hosts events throughout the year, including an annual ice cream social and a holiday open house. It also offers educational programs for schools and community groups. The Earlham Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Earlham and the surrounding area.
EARLHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in EARLHAM IA. US MID #8401900246
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 EARLHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- telephone: 5157582750
REDFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 370
EARLHAM
IA
50072-0370
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EARLHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information
MID # | 8401900246 |
Name | REDFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
Alternate Name | EARLHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 264718358 |
NTEECC | A80 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 41.493848, -94.123018 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 19 FIPS County Code: 121 US Census Tract: 060100 US Census Block: 1118 |