WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

BESSEMER, AL

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The West Jefferson County Historical Society Inc. (WJCHS) in Bessemer, AL, was founded in 1968 by a group of citizens passionate about preserving and sharing the history of their area. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to the mission of preserving the history of West Jefferson County and its citizens.

WJCHS members are volunteers from the community who work to preserve items of historical significance and provide programs to educate the public. They collect photographs, documents, artifacts, and oral histories related to the county's past and present. The WJCHS also maintains a library of books, periodicals, maps, and other resources to share with the community.

The society has an active membership and hosts several educational and social events throughout the year. They organize lectures, tours, and workshops to provide the public with a better understanding of the region’s history. They also manage a museum, which houses permanent and changing exhibits of artifacts.

The WJCHS is a valuable resource to the community, providing educational opportunities and preserving the area’s rich history. Through the work of dedicated volunteers and members, the society is making sure that the history of West Jefferson County lives on.

WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BESSEMER AL. US MID #8400100129

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 4,557 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

Contact WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 184
BESSEMER
AL
35021-0184

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WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8400100129
Name WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237201048
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 4,557
REVENUE 4,557
LAT/LONG 33.383072, -86.969737
CODES FIPS State Code: 01
FIPS County Code: 073
US Census Tract: 010401
US Census Block: 3060