MISSISSIPPI MARITIME HERATAGE FOUNDATION

VANCLEAVE, MS

USS Canopus 1965 
USS Canopus AS-34 1 Jan 1965 at Ingalls Shipbuilding

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USS Canopus 1965 Credit: Eli Dark

The Mississippi Maritime Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Vancleave, Mississippi. The foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the maritime history and culture of Mississippi, the Gulf Coast, and the surrounding areas. The foundation was founded in 2004 and has been working tirelessly ever since to achieve its mission.

The foundation operates a museum and research center where visitors can learn about the maritime history of Mississippi and the Gulf Coast. The museum has a wide range of exhibits, including artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the region's maritime heritage.

The foundation also provides educational programs for schools and community groups. These programs include lectures, workshops, and field trips that help students and other visitors learn about maritime history and culture.

In addition to its educational and research activities, the Mississippi Maritime Heritage Foundation also works to preserve and restore historic ships and other maritime artifacts. The foundation has been involved in many restoration projects over the years, including the restoration of the Biloxi Schooner, the restoration of the Gulfport Harbor Master's House, and the restoration of the Ocean Springs Seafood Industry Museum.

Overall, the Mississippi Maritime Heritage Foundation plays a vital role in preserving the maritime heritage of Mississippi and the Gulf Coast. Its educational programs and research activities help to ensure that this rich history is passed on to future generations.

MISSISSIPPI MARITIME HERATAGE FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in VANCLEAVE MS. US MID #8402800101

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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MISSISSIPPI MARITIME HERATAGE FOUNDATION
4357 TWISTED RUN LANE
VANCLEAVE
MS
39565-6576

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MISSISSIPPI MARITIME HERATAGE FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8402800101
Name MISSISSIPPI MARITIME HERATAGE FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 270504726
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.498444, -88.679278
CODES FIPS State Code: 28
FIPS County Code: 059
US Census Tract: 040201
US Census Block: 3011