ZYDECO HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC

OPELOUSAS, LA

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The Zydeco Historical and Preservation Society Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Opelousas, LA. The society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of zydeco music, a traditional form of music that originated in the Creole communities of Louisiana.

The society was founded in 2000 by a group of zydeco enthusiasts who recognized the need to preserve the unique musical heritage of the region. The society's mission is to educate the public about the history and cultural significance of zydeco music, as well as to provide opportunities for musicians to perform and share their talents.

The society operates a museum and cultural center in Opelousas, which houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia related to zydeco music. The center also hosts concerts, workshops, and other events throughout the year, featuring local and national zydeco musicians.

In addition to its cultural and educational activities, the Zydeco Historical and Preservation Society Inc. is also involved in community outreach programs, working to promote the economic and cultural development of the Opelousas region. The society's efforts have helped to raise awareness of zydeco music and its importance to the cultural heritage of Louisiana.

ZYDECO HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OPELOUSAS LA. US MID #8402200115

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact ZYDECO HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC

ZYDECO HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 2361
OPELOUSAS
LA
70571-2361

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ZYDECO HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8402200115
Name ZYDECO HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 223876939
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.532143, -92.081167
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 097
US Census Tract: 961400
US Census Block: 4039