DESHA COUNTY MUSEUM SOCIETY

DUMAS, AR

January Moon over Sunset. Gould, Arkansas. 2024.
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The Desha County Museum Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Desha County, Arkansas. The organization was established in 1974 and is located in Dumas, Arkansas. The museum is managed by a board of volunteers and is open to the public for free.

The museum houses a vast collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the history of Desha County. It also offers educational programs, exhibits, and activities to visitors. The museum's permanent collection includes an 18th-century log cabin, a 19th-century schoolhouse, and a rural post office. Other exhibits and displays feature local history, Native American artifacts, historic photographs, and artifacts from the Civil War.

The museum also features a research library, which contains books, photographs, and other materials related to the history and culture of Desha County. Additionally, the museum offers a variety of educational programs, such as lectures, workshops, and field trips. The museum also offers special events throughout the year, including holiday celebrations, living history demonstrations, and educational programs.

The Desha County Museum Society is an important part of Desha County's history and culture, and it is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the area.

DESHA COUNTY MUSEUM SOCIETY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in DUMAS AR. US MID #8400500162

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).

Contact DESHA COUNTY MUSEUM SOCIETY

DESHA COUNTY MUSEUM SOCIETY
PO BOX 141
DUMAS
AR
71639

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DESHA COUNTY MUSEUM SOCIETY Information

MID # 8400500162
Name DESHA COUNTY MUSEUM SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 710484798
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.892175, -91.488275
CODES FIPS State Code: 05
FIPS County Code: 041
US Census Tract: 950200
US Census Block: 2053