PEQUOT LAKES AREA HISTORIC SOCIETY

PEQUOT LAKES, MN

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The Pequot Lakes Area Historic Society is a nonprofit organization located in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. Its mission is to preserve and promote the history of the surrounding area, which includes the towns of Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point, Jenkins, and Lake Shore.

The society operates two museums in Pequot Lakes: The Cole Memorial Building and the Schoolhouse Museum. The Cole Memorial Building was built in 1940 and served as the town's library until 1991, when it was converted into a museum. It houses exhibits on local history, including the lumber and resort industries, as well as displays on the town's founding families.

The Schoolhouse Museum is a one-room schoolhouse built in 1895 that was in use until 1957. It has been restored to its original condition and features exhibits on education in the early 1900s.

In addition to its museums, the Pequot Lakes Area Historic Society hosts events throughout the year, including a summer concert series, a fall harvest festival, and a Christmas open house.

The society is run by a volunteer board of directors and relies on donations and membership fees to fund its operations. Its collection includes artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of the area, and it is committed to preserving and sharing this history with future generations.

PEQUOT LAKES AREA HISTORIC SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PEQUOT LAKES MN. US MID #8402700561

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Contact PEQUOT LAKES AREA HISTORIC SOCIETY

PEQUOT LAKES AREA HISTORIC SOCIETY
PO BOX 493
PEQUOT LAKES
MN
56472

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PEQUOT LAKES AREA HISTORIC SOCIETY Information

MID # 8402700561
Name PEQUOT LAKES AREA HISTORIC SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 411888705
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 46.597593, -94.237824
CODES FIPS State Code: 27
FIPS County Code: 035
US Census Tract: 950400
US Census Block: 2037