W W II HISTORY CENTER

EL DORADO, KS

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The W W II HISTORY CENTER is a museum located in El Dorado, Kansas that showcases the history of World War II. The museum is housed in a former Army Air Corps building that was used during the war as a navigation school for pilots. The museum is dedicated to preserving the stories and artifacts of the men and women who served during the war, and educating visitors about the impact the war had on the world.

The exhibits at the W W II HISTORY CENTER include a collection of military uniforms, weapons, and equipment used during the war. There are also displays of personal items such as letters, photographs, and diaries that belonged to soldiers and their families. One exhibit is dedicated to the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American pilots in the U.S. military.

Visitors to the museum can also see a replica of a B-17 bomber and a P-51 Mustang fighter plane. There is also a collection of military vehicles, including a Jeep and a half-track.

In addition to the exhibits, the W W II HISTORY CENTER offers educational programs for children and adults. The museum hosts events throughout the year, including a Veterans Day ceremony and a Christmas party for veterans.

Overall, the W W II HISTORY CENTER is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in learning about the history of World War II and honoring the sacrifices made by those who served.

W W II HISTORY CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in EL DORADO KS. US MID #8402000119

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 56,579 from tax period 201112 (YYYYMM).

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WORLD WAR II HISTORY CENTER FOUNDATION
119 W CENTRAL AVE
EL DORADO
KS
67042-2105

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W W II HISTORY CENTER Information

MID # 8402000119
Name WORLD WAR II HISTORY CENTER FOUNDATION
Alternate Name W W II HISTORY CENTER
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 050631890
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 57,301
REVENUE 56,579
LAT/LONG 37.817341, -96.854634
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 015
US Census Tract: 020400
US Census Block: 1034