WALKERSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

WALKERSVILLE, MD

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The Walkersville Historical Society Inc is a non-profit organization located in Walkersville, Maryland. The Society was founded in 1975 with the purpose of preserving and promoting the history of the town of Walkersville and its surrounding areas.

The Society's headquarters are located in the historic Walkersville Train Station, which was built in 1902 and served as a hub for transportation and commerce in the town for many years. Today, the Train Station houses a museum that showcases the history of Walkersville and features exhibits on various aspects of the town's past, including its agricultural heritage, its role in the Civil War, and its early industries.

The Society also maintains several other historic properties in Walkersville, including the Ambush Farmhouse, which was built in the 1700s and served as a stop on the Underground Railroad, and the Bechtol-Rupp House, which dates back to the 1800s and houses a collection of antique furnishings and household items.

In addition to preserving historic buildings and artifacts, the Walkersville Historical Society hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including walking tours, lectures, and special exhibits. The Society also publishes a quarterly newsletter, "The Station Agent," which provides updates on the Society's activities and highlights stories and events from Walkersville's past.

WALKERSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WALKERSVILLE MD. US MID #8402400303

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: $ 1,832 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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WALKERSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
29 FULTON AVE
WALKERSVILLE
MD
21793-8249

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WALKERSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8402400303
Name WALKERSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 455362326
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 2,793
REVENUE 1,832
LAT/LONG 39.485363, -77.352034
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 740200
US Census Block: 3019