ELLINWOOD COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & ADVISORY COMMISSION
ELLINWOOD, KS
The Ellinwood Community Historical Society & Advisory Commission is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Ellinwood, Kansas. Founded in 1972, the society operates the Ellinwood Historical Museum, which is housed in the former Santa Fe Railroad Depot. The museum features exhibits on local history, including the town's early settlers, agriculture, and businesses.
The society also maintains several historic buildings in Ellinwood, including the Wolf Hotel and the Kansas Oil and Gas Museum. The Wolf Hotel was built in 1894 and served as a hotel and restaurant until the 1960s. Today, it is open for tours and hosts events such as weddings and receptions. The Kansas Oil and Gas Museum showcases the history of the oil and gas industry in Kansas.
In addition to preserving local history, the Ellinwood Community Historical Society & Advisory Commission also promotes community involvement in historical activities. The society hosts events such as the annual After Harvest Festival, which includes a parade, car show, and other activities. The society also offers educational programs for local schools and community organizations.
The Ellinwood Community Historical Society & Advisory Commission is run by a board of directors and relies on volunteers and donations to carry out its mission.
ELLINWOOD COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & ADVISORY COMMISSION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ELLINWOOD KS. US MID #8402000361
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).
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ELLINWOOD COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & ADVISORY COMMISSION
PO BOX 111
ELLINWOOD
KS
67526
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ELLINWOOD COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & ADVISORY COMMISSION Information
MID # | 8402000361 |
Name | ELLINWOOD COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & ADVISORY COMMISSION |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 481042794 |
NTEECC | |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 38.35561, -98.574073 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 20 FIPS County Code: 009 US Census Tract: 971100 US Census Block: 5031 |