SHARPTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SHARPTOWN, MD

Sharptown Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Sharptown, Maryland. The society was founded in 1974 with a mission to preserve and promote the town’s history and culture. The society is located in the historic Sharptown Firehouse, which was built in the early 1900s and served as a fire station until 1971.

The Sharptown Historical Society has a large collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the town’s history. The society’s museum has exhibits on various subjects including the town’s early settlement, agriculture, and the impact of the railroad on the community. The museum also features a replica of an early 20th-century general store, which showcases the types of goods that were sold during that time.

The Sharptown Historical Society hosts events throughout the year, including an annual heritage festival and a holiday open house. The society also offers educational programs for students and community groups, including tours of the museum and presentations on local history.

The Sharptown Historical Society is run by a board of directors and is supported by membership dues, donations, and grants. The society’s volunteers work tirelessly to preserve the town’s heritage and educate the public about Sharptown’s rich history.

SHARPTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SHARPTOWN MD. US MID #8402400016

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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• telephone: 4108832269

SHARPTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
408 MAIN ST
SHARPTOWN
MD
21861

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