FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY

FITCHBURG, MA

Penelope On log, in the evening.

DSCN8799_crop — Penelope Credit: Paul J. Morris

The Fitchburg Historical Society is a nonprofit organization located in Fitchburg, MA dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the history and culture of the city and its surrounding communities. Founded in 1868, the Society acquires, preserves, and makes available for study collections of documents, artifacts, and photographs related to the history of the city and its people. The Society also provides educational and public programming for the community, including lectures, workshops, and exhibits.

The Society’s main facility is the historic Fitchburg Historical Museum. Located in the heart of the city, the museum houses a collection of artifacts from Fitchburg and the surrounding communities. The museum also features several interactive exhibits, including a replica of an early 19th century general store, a model railroad, a replica of a hand-operated loom, and a Vermont farmers’ kitchen.

The Society also operates two other properties in the city: the Bemis House, a Victorian-era home, and the Rollstone Hill Museum, which offers exhibits on Fitchburg’s history, industry, and culture. The Society also organizes a variety of programs throughout the year, including reenactments, art exhibitions, and lectures. In addition, the Society sponsors several special events, such as the annual Fitchburg Heritage Festival, which celebrates the city’s past with music, food, and activities.

The Fitchburg Historical Society is an invaluable resource for the community, providing a comprehensive look at the city’s past and helping to preserve its history for future generations.

FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FITCHBURG MA. US MID #8402500648

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 322,703 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

Arwen and Tallie Reminiccent of the image of BooBoo and Millicent on table.
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Feelings of Home, Early Winter A place that required me to visit, for 3 years to get the right composition. I left my home after a storm and finally captured this. A 3 photo panorama, which paved the way for several of the same in different seasons.

Feelings of Home, Winter A place that required me to visit for 3 years to get the right composition. I left my home after a storm and finally captured this. A 3 photo panorama, which paved the way for several of the same in different seasons.

Feelings of Home, Summer A place that required me to visit, for 3 years to get the right composition. I left my home after a storm and finally captured this. A 3 photo panorama, which paved the way for several of the same in different seasons.

Viviparus, lit by evening sun on the beach, with pine needles Shell of freshwater snail, on beach of Bare Hill Pond at Barba Point, on pine needles and leaves, lit bu the evening sun. Unexpected juxtaposition of pine needles and freshwater snail.

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Lycopod In the woods, Prospect hill conservation area, Harvard.

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Typha Cattails, with a small patch of Phragmites in the background starting to invade this wetland.

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Ditto and Lichen on rock On a walk (well, more of an amble at his age) in Prospect hill conservation area, Harvard.

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Contact FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY

telephone: 9783451157

FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 953
FITCHBURG
MA
01420-0009

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FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID #	8402500648
Name	FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name	FITCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	046060118
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201306
INCOME	342,358
REVENUE	322,703
LAT/LONG	42.579969, -71.805704
CODES	FIPS State Code: 25 FIPS County Code: 027 US Census Tract: 710600 US Census Block: 5016