JOST VAN DYKE PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC

ANNAPOLIS, MD

Annapolis - USNA: Bridage Chapel Crypt John Paul Jones' remains are interred in the crypt beneath the Naval Academy Chapel inside a sarcophagus made of 21 short tons of black and white Italian marble with bronze fittings.  The deck surrounding the crypt is inscribed the names of his ships: Bonhomme Richard, Alliance, Serapis, Ariel, Alfred, Providence, and Ranger.  Scotland-born John Paul Jones has long been heralded as the first Navy American War Hero, often called the "Father of the American Navy."  When he died in 1792 at the age of 45, Jones was originally laid to rest in an unmarked grave in France.  They were later identified exhumed and transferred back to the United States aboard the USS Brooklyn (CA-3) for a proper interment under the leadership of Ambassador General Horace Porter.

The United States Naval Academy Chapel, or the Brigade of Midshipmen Chapel, was constructed between 1904 and 1908 in the Beaux Arts style by Ernest Flagg.  The original design featured a Greek cross plan, with four equal transepts and a capacity of 1,200.  In 1938, renovations under architect Paul Philippe Cret, added a nave, which changed the shape to a Latin cross, and raised seating capacity to 2,500.  The chapel's copper dome, a focal point of not only the building and campus, but the city, with a cupola raising 193 feet above the main altar.

The United States Naval Academy, the second oldest of the five U.S. service academies, was established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft to educate midshipmen for service in the officer corps of the United States Navy and United States Marine Core.  Approximately 1,200 "plebes" enter the academy each summer.  About 1,000 midshipmen graduate and commission each year. The 338-acre campus, known as the "Yard," is located on the former grounds of Fort Severn, and is home to  many historic sites, buildings and monuments.

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Annapolis - USNA: Bridage Chapel Crypt Credit: wallyg

The Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society Inc is a non-profit organization based in Annapolis, MD, dedicated to the preservation of Jost Van Dyke, a small island in the British Virgin Islands. The society was established in 1993 and is run by a board of directors, made up of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the island.

The society's main mission is to promote sustainable development on Jost Van Dyke, while protecting its unique natural environment, cultural heritage, and traditional way of life. They work to achieve this by raising awareness about the island's cultural and natural resources and advocating for the protection of its ecosystem.

The Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society Inc also supports local initiatives that promote sustainable development on the island, such as eco-tourism and the preservation of traditional crafts and practices. They work closely with local communities, government agencies, and other organizations to achieve their goals.

The society is funded through donations, grants, and membership dues. Members are invited to participate in events, meetings, and activities related to the society's mission and receive regular updates on the organization's progress.

Overall, the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society Inc is a vital organization that plays a crucial role in preserving the unique character and natural beauty of Jost Van Dyke.

JOST VAN DYKE PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ANNAPOLIS MD. US MID #8402400136

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 89,700 from tax period 201309 (YYYYMM).

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JOST VAN DYKE PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC
326 FIRST ST STE 378
ANNAPOLIS
MD
21403-2682

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MID # 8402400136
Name JOST VAN DYKE PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 043726904
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201309
INCOME 89,700
REVENUE 89,700
LAT/LONG 38.974633, -76.480073
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 706302
US Census Block: 3001