CEC/SEABEE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

GULFPORT, MS

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The CEC/SEABEE Historical Foundation in Gulfport, Mississippi is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the United States Navy's Construction Battalions, known as Seabees. The organization was founded in 1991 by a group of retired Seabees and since then has grown to include more than 1,400 members. The foundation's mission is to preserve and promote the history, heritage, culture, and contributions of the Seabees. Their work includes collecting and preserving artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the Seabees; publishing a quarterly magazine and special reports; sponsoring seminars and events; and providing educational and outreach programs.

The foundation is located in Gulfport, Mississippi on the site of the former Seabee base, a strategic location for the Navy during World War II. The foundation's headquarters is a restored historic house that serves as a museum and is open to the public. The foundation also operates the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park, which is home to a number of memorials and monuments dedicated to the Seabees and their service. The museum and park are open to the public, and the foundation offers guided tours and educational programs.

The foundation also has a research library and archives, which are open to the public by appointment. The library and archives contain a wealth of information related to the history of the Seabees, including books, magazines, photos, and documents. The foundation is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the Seabees and their important role in our nation's history.

CEC/SEABEE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION is a History Museum in GULFPORT MS. US MID #8402800146

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). 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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,049,217 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact CEC/SEABEE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

CEC SEABEE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 657
GULFPORT
MS
39502-0657

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CEC/SEABEE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8402800146
Name CEC SEABEE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name CEC/SEABEE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 581998577
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 1,049,217
REVENUE 1,049,217
LAT/LONG 30.37348, -89.096094
CODES FIPS State Code: 28
FIPS County Code: 047
US Census Tract: 002300
US Census Block: 1029