FRIENDS OF THE GERMANTOWN COLONY MUSEUM INC

MINDEN, LA

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Friends of the Germantown Colony Museum Inc is a non-profit organization based in Minden, Louisiana dedicated to the preservation and education of the Germantown Colony and its history in Northwest Louisiana. The Germantown Colony was a utopian community founded in 1835 by a group of German immigrants seeking religious freedom and communal living. The colony prospered for over 70 years and played a significant role in the development of the region.

The Friends of the Germantown Colony Museum operates the Germantown Colony Museum, which is housed in the historic Germantown Colony Store. The museum features exhibits on the history of the colony, including artifacts, photographs, and documents. It also hosts events and educational programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and tours.

The Friends of the Germantown Colony Museum Inc is committed to preserving the legacy of the Germantown Colony and educating the public about its important role in local history. The organization is run by a board of directors and relies on donations and volunteers to support its mission. Visitors to the Germantown Colony Museum can learn about the unique history of this pioneering community and the impact it had on the development of Northwest Louisiana.

FRIENDS OF THE GERMANTOWN COLONY MUSEUM INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MINDEN LA. US MID #8402200152

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). 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).

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Boom or Bust Byway: Germantown Colony Museum Germantown Colony Museum was transferred from the Webster Parish Police Jury to the state of Louisiana in 2008. A new museum center was recentlhy completed to compliment the three original buildings. The Colony was established in 1835 seven miles northeast of Minden, La. It is the third and most successful site of the Harmonist Society of the early 19th century. The colony operated on a communal basis and lasted 37 years before dispersing in 1871. Photo provided courtesy of Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Boom or Bust Byway: Germantown Colony Museum Germantown Colony Museum was transferred from the Webster Parish Police Jury to the state of Louisiana in 2008. A new museum center was recently completed to compliment the three original buildings. The Colony was established in 1835 seven miles northeast of Minden, La. It is the third and most successful site of the Harmonist Society of the early 19th century. The colony operated on a communal basis and lasted 37 years before dispersing in 1871. Photo provided courtesy of Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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FRIENDS OF THE GERMANTOWN COLONY MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 178
MINDEN
LA
71058-0178

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MID # 8402200152
Name FRIENDS OF THE GERMANTOWN COLONY MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 274182625
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.616551, -93.285665
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 119
US Census Tract: 031900
US Census Block: 3009