ODENTON HERITAGE SOCIETY INC

ODENTON, MD

Annapolis - USNA Museum: Shenandoah Saluting Gun This is one of a pair of identical guns from the Confederate raider CSS Shenandoah.  These guns were used in firing official salutes and not part of the armament of the ship.

The United States Naval Academy Museum, located at Preble Hall within the Academy campus, features two floors of exhibits about the development and role of the U.S. Navy, spread across area of 12,000 square feet with four galleries.  The museum's history dates back to 1845, when it was founded as the Naval School Lyceum. In 1849, President James K. Polk directed the Navy's collection of historic flags be sent to the new Naval School at Annapolis for care and display, establishing one of the museum's oldest collections. The Naval Academy Lyceum of the 19th and early 20th centuries was located in several places around the Naval Academy Yard, before the construction of Preble Hall in 1939.   From 2007–2008, Preble Hall underwent a complete renovation to turn the building into a modern museum, which officially reopened in the summer of 2009.

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.
Annapolis - USNA Museum: Shenandoah Saluting Gun Credit: wallyg

The Odenton Heritage Society Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Odenton, Maryland. Founded in 2007, the society is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Odenton and its surrounding areas. The society aims to educate the public about the rich history of the town and its residents through various programs, events, and exhibits.

The Odenton Heritage Society Inc. operates out of the historic Odenton Station, which was built in 1887 and served as a train station for the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad. The station was restored in 2008 and now serves as the society's headquarters and museum. The museum houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of Odenton.

The society's programs and events include walking tours of historic sites in Odenton, lectures on local history, and special exhibits. The society also maintains a research library, which is open to the public and contains a wide range of materials related to the history of Odenton and its residents.

The Odenton Heritage Society Inc. is run by a board of trustees and volunteers. Membership is open to anyone interested in the history of Odenton and its surrounding areas. The society relies on donations and grants to fund its programs and maintain the Odenton Station museum.

ODENTON HERITAGE SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ODENTON MD. US MID #8402400449

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: $ 21,991 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

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ODENTON HERITAGE SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 282
ODENTON
MD
21113-0282

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MID # 8402400449
Name ODENTON HERITAGE SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 521661804
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 23,575
REVENUE 21,991
LAT/LONG 39.077019, -76.704241
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 740900
US Census Block: 1003