HENRY A WALLACE BIRTHPLACE FOUNDATION

GREENFIELD, IA

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The Henry A. Wallace Birthplace Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Greenfield, Iowa, dedicated to preserving the legacy of former Vice President Henry A. Wallace. The foundation was established in 1990 and operates the Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center, which is situated on the site of the former Wallace family farm.

The center features a museum that showcases the life and achievements of Henry A. Wallace, who was not only a vice president but also a prominent agriculturalist, businessman and journalist. Visitors can view exhibits on Wallace's contributions to conservation, rural development, and global agricultural policies. The museum also houses a large collection of Wallace's personal papers, photographs, and other memorabilia.

In addition to the museum, the Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center offers a range of educational programs and events throughout the year, including workshops, lectures, and concerts. The center also features a restored prairie, hiking trails, and a working farm that demonstrates sustainable agriculture practices.

The foundation's mission is to promote the values and ideas that Henry A. Wallace championed, including social justice, environmental conservation, and economic opportunity for all. Through its various programs and initiatives, the Henry A. Wallace Birthplace Foundation seeks to inspire visitors to carry on Wallace's legacy and work towards a better future.

HENRY A WALLACE BIRTHPLACE FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GREENFIELD IA. US MID #8401900510

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).

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HENRY A WALLACE BIRTHPLACE FOUNDATION
109 E IOWA ST
GREENFIELD
IA
50849-1224

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MID #	8401900510
Name	HENRY A WALLACE BIRTHPLACE FOUNDATION
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Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	421417356
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INCOME	0
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LAT/LONG	41.305051, -94.461696
CODES	FIPS State Code: 19 FIPS County Code: 001 US Census Tract: 960300 US Census Block: 1043