CRAIGHEAD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

JONESBORO, AR

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Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Craighead County Historical Society has been dedicated to preserving the area’s history since 1975. The museum’s collection includes over 2,000 artifacts, photographs, documents, and other historical items related to the county’s past.

The museum features several permanent exhibits, including the “History of Craighead County” exhibit, which illustrates the county's history from its founding in 1859 to the present day. Additionally, the “Agriculture and Industry” exhibit showcases the area's agricultural and industrial heritage. Visitors can also explore the “Military History” exhibit, which features artifacts from the Civil War to World War II.

The museum also houses the Craighead County Research Library, which features a variety of genealogical and historical records. It is open to the public and hosts several special events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and educational programs.

In addition to its exhibits and programs, Craighead County Historical Society also offers field trips for school groups and offers a variety of educational resources for teachers. It is open to the public and admission is free. Visitors can also purchase souvenirs and books from the museum's gift shop.

CRAIGHEAD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in JONESBORO AR. US MID #8400500163

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 CRAIGHEAD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CRAIGHEAD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 1011
JONESBORO
AR
72403

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CRAIGHEAD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8400500163
Name CRAIGHEAD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 710485871
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201304
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.84051, -90.702824
CODES FIPS State Code: 05
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 000101
US Census Block: 3017