FORT BUTLER FOUNDATION

NAPOLEONVILLE, LA

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Fort Butler Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Napoleonville, Louisiana. Established in 1997, the foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Fort Butler, a Union Army camp during the Civil War.

The foundation operates a museum on the site of the former fort, which includes exhibits on the history of the fort, the Civil War, and the local area. The museum also features artifacts and memorabilia from the Civil War era, including weapons, uniforms, and personal items.

In addition to operating the museum, the Fort Butler Foundation also hosts events and educational programs throughout the year. These include lectures, reenactments, and living history demonstrations, which provide visitors with a hands-on experience of life during the Civil War.

The foundation is run by a board of directors and relies on donations and volunteers to support its activities. Its mission is to educate the public about the history of Fort Butler and the impact of the Civil War on the local community, as well as to promote tourism and economic development in the area.

FORT BUTLER FOUNDATION is a History Museum in NAPOLEONVILLE LA. US MID #8402200348

The museum is classed as HST (History 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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Contact FORT BUTLER FOUNDATION

FORT BUTLER FOUNDATION
3589 HIGHWAY 1
NAPOLEONVILLE
LA
70390-8923

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FORT BUTLER FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8402200348
Name FORT BUTLER FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 721357775
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 29.874609, -90.988192
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 007
US Census Tract: 050500
US Census Block: 2008