WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

STILLWATER, MN

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The Washington County Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Washington County, Minnesota. Located in Stillwater, the society was founded in 1934 and has since grown to include over 1,000 members.

The society operates two museums in Stillwater: the Warden's House Museum and the Hay Lake School Museum. The Warden's House Museum is a restored Victorian-era home that was once the residence of the warden of the Minnesota State Prison. It now houses exhibits on local history, including the lumber industry, the St. Croix River, and the prison system. The Hay Lake School Museum is a one-room schoolhouse that was in operation from 1896 to 1967. It has been restored to its original condition and features exhibits on early education in Minnesota.

In addition to its museums, the society offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year, including historic tours, lectures, and workshops. The society also maintains an extensive collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of Washington County, which are available for research purposes.

Overall, the Washington County Historical Society plays an important role in preserving and promoting the history of this region of Minnesota, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in local history and culture.

WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in STILLWATER MN. US MID #8402700638

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 202,173 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 167
STILLWATER
MN
55082-0167

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WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8402700638
Name WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 416038333
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 202,173
REVENUE 202,173
LAT/LONG 45.047298, -92.827805
CODES FIPS State Code: 27
FIPS County Code: 163
US Census Tract: 070601
US Census Block: 2011