HEATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

HEATH, MA

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The Heath Historical Society Inc. (HHSI) is a non-profit organization located in Heath, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1978 with the mission of preserving and promoting the history of Heath and the surrounding area. The HHSI is active in collecting, preserving and displaying artifacts from the area, researching and publishing local and regional history, and providing educational and public service activities to the community.

The HHSI is housed in a historic schoolhouse building, which was built in 1875. The building includes a museum, library and archives, which are open to the public by appointment. The museum displays artifacts, documents, photographs and other items that tell the story of Heath, as well as its people, past and present. The library and archives contain a wide variety of books and documents, including census records, newspaper clippings, and historical maps.

The HHSI also offers educational programs and lectures, as well as special events such as a monthly farmers market and a summer music series. In addition, the HHSI is involved in a variety of preservation and restoration projects, such as the restoration of an old train depot, the preservation of a local cemetery, and the restoration of a historic homestead.

The HHSI is run by a board of directors and a staff of volunteers. The organization is supported by donations and grants, and membership fees. The HHSI is a valuable resource for the community, providing a unique window into the past and a vibrant cultural experience for residents and visitors alike.

HEATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HEATH MA. US MID #8402500361

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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Contact HEATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

HEATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 698
HEATH
MA
01346

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MID #	8402500361
Name	HEATH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	042607722
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201306
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	42.656604, -72.82922
CODES	FIPS State Code: 25 FIPS County Code: 011 US Census Tract: 040100 US Census Block: 2133