RENO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HUTCHINSON, KS

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The Reno County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Hutchinson, Kansas. Founded in 1941, the society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Reno County and its surrounding areas. The society manages several historic sites, including the Reno County Museum, the Kansas Motorcycle Museum, and the Hutchinson Fox Theatre.

The Reno County Museum houses a vast collection of artifacts, exhibits, and archives that showcase the county's history from prehistoric times to the present day. Visitors can explore exhibits on topics such as the Santa Fe Trail, early settlement, farming, and World War II. The museum also includes a research library, offering resources for genealogists, historians, and students.

The Kansas Motorcycle Museum is a popular attraction showcasing over 100 vintage and rare motorcycles. The collection includes bikes from the early 1900s to modern day, representing a wide range of brands and styles. The museum also features exhibits on motorcycle racing, memorabilia, and more.

The Hutchinson Fox Theatre is a beautifully restored Art Deco movie palace, built in 1931. The theatre hosts a variety of events, including live music, theatre productions, and classic film screenings. The theatre is also available for private events and tours.

The Reno County Historical Society offers educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and tours. The society is staffed by volunteers and supported by donations, grants, and memberships.

RENO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HUTCHINSON KS. US MID #8402000507

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,200,071 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Apollo Mission Control Center Console Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo Launch Pad White Room
16mm Maurer Data Acquisition Camera DAC Flown On Apollo Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo 11 Film Canister, Buzz Aldrin Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo 12 Instrument Panel Keyboard Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo Lunar Module Ascent Stage Control Panel Photo by Eric Friedebach
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird USAF Serial: 61-7961 From Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird</a> The Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" is a long-range, high-altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed and manufactured by the American aerospace company Lockheed Corporation. It was operated by both the United States Air Force (USAF) and NASA. The SR-71 was developed as a black project from the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft during the 1960s by Lockheed's Skunk Works division. American aerospace engineer Clarence "Kelly" Johnson was responsible for many of the aircraft's innovative concepts. The shape of the SR-71 was based on that of the A-12, which was one of the first aircraft to be designed with a reduced radar cross-section. At one point, a bomber variant of the aircraft was under consideration, before the program was focused solely on reconnaissance. Mission equipment for the reconnaissance role included signals intelligence sensors, a side-looking airborne radar, and a photo camera; the SR-71 was both longer and heavier than the A-12, allowing it to hold more fuel as well as a two-seat cockpit. The SR-71 designation has been attributed to lobbying efforts by USAF Chief of Staff General Curtis LeMay, who preferred the SR (Strategic Reconnaissance) designation over simply RS (Reconnaissance, Strategic). The aircraft was introduced to operational service in January 1966. During aerial reconnaissance missions, the SR-71 operated at high speeds and altitudes (Mach 3.2 and 85,000 feet, 25,900 meters) to allow it to outrace threats. If a surface-to-air missile launch was detected, the standard evasive action was simply to accelerate and outfly the missile. On average, each SR-71 could fly once per week due to the extended turnaround required after mission recovery. A total of 32 aircraft were built; 12 were lost in accidents with none lost to enemy action. During 1988, the USAF retired the SR-71 largely for political reasons; several were briefly reactivated during the 1990s before their second retirement in 1998. NASA was the final operator of the type, retiring their examples in 1999. Since its retirement, the SR-71's role has been taken up by a combination of reconnaissance satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); a proposed UAV successor, the SR-72 is under development by Lockheed Martin, and scheduled to fly in 2025. The SR-71 has been given several nicknames, including "Blackbird" and "Habu". As of 2020 the SR-71 continues to hold the official world record it set in 1976 for the fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, previously held by the related Lockheed YF-12. Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo 11 Moon Rock Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo 13 Command Module Interior Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo Launch Pad White Room Photo by Eric Friedebach
Apollo 13 Command Module Instrument Panel Photo by Eric Friedebach

Contact RENO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RENO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
100 S WALNUT ST
HUTCHINSON
KS
67504-1864

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MID # 8402000507
Name RENO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name RENO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 486117137
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 1,391,280
REVENUE 1,200,071
LAT/LONG 38.050328, -97.93017
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 155
US Census Tract: 000600
US Census Block: 1048