NORWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

NORWELL, MA

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The Norwell Historical Society Inc is a non-profit organization located in Norwell, MA, dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the town and its residents. Founded in 1970, the Society manages the historic Jacobs Farmhouse, a 1730s structure that has been restored and serves as a museum to showcase Norwell's rich past.

The Society's mission is to educate, inspire, and engage the community in the history of Norwell through programs, events, and exhibits. They offer a variety of educational programs for all ages, including lectures, workshops, and tours of historic sites around town.

The Norwell Historical Society Inc is run by a volunteer board of directors and is funded through donations, memberships, and grants. The Society is also supported by an active group of volunteers who help with events, fundraising, and maintaining the Jacobs Farmhouse.

The Jacobs Farmhouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features several exhibits that showcase the history of Norwell, including a display on the town's involvement in the American Revolution. The Society also maintains a collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs related to Norwell's history.

Overall, the Norwell Historical Society Inc plays a vital role in preserving the town's rich heritage and educating future generations about Norwell's unique past.

NORWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NORWELL MA. US MID #8402500910

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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NORWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 693
NORWELL
MA
02061

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MID # 8402500910
Name NORWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237405654
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201309
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.154556, -70.83492
CODES FIPS State Code: 25
FIPS County Code: 023
US Census Tract: 504102
US Census Block: 3018