CANTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CANTON, MA

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The Canton Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Canton, Massachusetts. The society was established in 1963 to preserve and promote the history of Canton and its surrounding areas. The society operates out of the Canton Historical Museum, which was founded in 1971 and is located in the historic Canton Corner Schoolhouse.

The museum houses a collection of over 10,000 artifacts, documents, and photographs that document the history of Canton from its early settlement to the present day. The exhibits cover a wide range of topics including the town's industrial history, the lives of its residents, and the town's role in the American Revolution.

The Canton Historical Society also offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. Some of their programs include walking tours, lectures, and children's activities. The society also maintains an extensive library and archives that are open to the public for research and study.

The Canton Historical Society is run by a volunteer board of directors and relies on donations and grants to fund its operations. The society is dedicated to preserving and sharing Canton's rich history with future generations.

CANTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CANTON MA. US MID #8402500651

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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CANTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
40 ABBEY LN
CANTON
MA
02021

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CANTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8402500651
Name CANTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name CANTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 046064739
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.159838, -71.13023
CODES FIPS State Code: 25
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 415200
US Census Block: 1020