WASHINGTON COUNTY RURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM

BOONSBORO, MD

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The Washington County Rural Heritage Museum in Boonsboro, Maryland is a living history museum dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Washington County. The museum is located within the grounds of the 18th century Rose Hill Manor, a plantation home built by the Boonesborough founder, Daniel Dulany.

The museum consists of 18 acres of land, with a number of historic buildings, including the Manor House, a 19th century log cabin, a barn, a blacksmith shop, and a schoolhouse. The museum also has a collection of historic artifacts and displays that show the history of the county and its people. The museum focuses on the agricultural and rural heritage of the area, with a special emphasis on the early 19th century.

Visitors to the museum can explore the buildings and artifacts, as well as take part in a variety of educational and interactive programs, such as lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and holiday celebrations.

The Washington County Rural Heritage Museum is open year-round and admission is free. The museum is a great way to explore the history and culture of Washington County and to learn about the people who have called the area home for generations.

WASHINGTON COUNTY RURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM is a History Museum in BOONSBORO MD. US MID #8402400543

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). 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: $ 93,530 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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FRIENDS OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY RURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM
7313 SHARPSBURG PIKE
BOONSBORO
MD
21713-2431

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MID # 8402400543
Name FRIENDS OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY RURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM
Alternate Name WASHINGTON COUNTY RURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 522106604
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 93,530
REVENUE 93,530
LAT/LONG 39.520481, -77.74388
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 043
US Census Tract: 010900
US Census Block: 2048