GREATER RUMFORD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RUMFORD, ME

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The Greater Rumford Area Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Greater Rumford area in Maine. The society was founded in 1975 and is located in the historic Rumford Falls Station building, which was once a train station and now serves as a museum and research center.

The museum houses a collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that showcase the history of the region. The exhibits cover a variety of topics, including the logging industry, the paper mills, the railroad, and the development of the local communities. There is also a research library that contains books, newspapers, maps, and other resources that are available to visitors and researchers.

The Greater Rumford Area Historical Society offers educational programs, events, and tours throughout the year. They also work with local schools to provide educational opportunities for students. The society is run by a board of directors and is supported by donations, membership fees, and grants.

Overall, the Greater Rumford Area Historical Society plays an important role in preserving the rich history of the region and promoting an appreciation for its heritage.

GREATER RUMFORD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RUMFORD ME. US MID #8402300533

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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GREATER RUMFORD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
145 CONGRESS ST
RUMFORD
ME
04276

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MID #	8402300533
Name	GREATER RUMFORD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	510172464
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201309
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	44.549318, -70.544406
CODES	FIPS State Code: 23 FIPS County Code: 017 US Census Tract: 965500 US Census Block: 2019