FORT SMITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

FORT SMITH, AR

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The Fort Smith Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Fort Smith and the surrounding area in Arkansas. Founded in 1948, the Society has grown to become one of the largest historical societies in the state. Its mission is to promote education, research, and appreciation of the rich history of the Fort Smith area.

The Society has a museum which houses artifacts and documents related to the area’s past. It also maintains archives of local newspapers, photographs, and other materials. Additionally, the Society hosts educational programs and events such as lectures, seminars, and field trips.

The Society also offers genealogical resources, including a library of family histories and a cemetery records database. It maintains an online research center to assist with genealogical inquiries.

The Society is an active participant in the local community and works with other organizations to promote local history. It is also involved in many restoration projects, including the restoration of historical buildings in Fort Smith.

The Society is funded through donations, membership dues, and grants. It is governed by a board of directors and managed by an executive director. The Society is a member of the Arkansas Historical Association and is affiliated with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

FORT SMITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FORT SMITH AR. US MID #8400500168

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 FORT SMITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

FORT SMITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 3676
FORT SMITH
AR
72913-7291

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FORT SMITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8400500168
Name FORT SMITH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 710497745
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201304
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.35115, -94.351075
CODES FIPS State Code: 05
FIPS County Code: 131
US Census Tract: 001102
US Census Block: 2003