HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CHARLES

LA PLATA, MD

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The Historical Society of Charles is a non-profit organization located in La Plata, Maryland, dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history and cultural heritage of Charles County, Maryland. The society was founded in 1952 by a group of local citizens who recognized the need to collect and preserve the history of their community.

The society operates a museum located in La Plata, which houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of Charles County's past. Exhibits in the museum include displays on early settlement, colonial life, agriculture, industry, and the Civil War. The museum also hosts temporary exhibits and special events throughout the year.

The Historical Society of Charles is also active in promoting education and outreach programs in the community. The society sponsors lectures, workshops, and tours that help residents and visitors learn more about the history of Charles County. Additionally, the society maintains a research library and archives that are open to the public for genealogical and historical research.

The society is run by a board of directors and is supported by membership fees, donations, and grants. The Historical Society of Charles is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Charles County, Maryland.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CHARLES is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LA PLATA MD. US MID #8402400049

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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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CHARLES
101 KENT AVE
LA PLATA
MD
20646

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CHARLES Information

MID # 8402400049
Name HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CHARLES
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.532514, -76.974546
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 017
US Census Tract: 851002
US Census Block: 2077