FRIENDS OF PENNYTOWN HISTORIC SITE

INDEPENDENCE, MO

Goodbye old friend Gigantic dead cottonwood tree that I've admired and photographed for years was struck by lightning Saturday night. Despite the deluge of rain (about three inches) that night, the tree was almost completely consumed, and was still smoldering when I took this shot the next morning.
Goodbye old friend Credit: Vincent Parsons

Friends of Pennytown Historic Site is a non-profit organization based in Independence, Missouri that is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the African American community of Pennytown. Pennytown was a thriving community of freed slaves and their descendants that was established in the mid-19th century. The community was named after its founder, Richard Penny, who donated the land for the settlement.

The Friends of Pennytown Historic Site organization was formed in 2003, and since then, they have worked tirelessly to ensure that the history of this important community is not forgotten. They have raised funds to restore and maintain the historic Pennytown cemetery, which is the final resting place of many of the community's founding members. In addition, they have worked with the city of Independence to create a historic marker that recognizes the importance of Pennytown.

The Friends of Pennytown Historic Site also hosts educational programs and events throughout the year to promote awareness of the history and culture of Pennytown. These events include lectures, tours, and community celebrations that highlight the contributions and accomplishments of the African American community in Independence.

The Friends of Pennytown Historic Site is a vital part of the cultural landscape of Independence, and their work is essential in preserving the rich history of this important community.

FRIENDS OF PENNYTOWN HISTORIC SITE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in INDEPENDENCE MO. US MID #8402900635

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).

Goodbye old friend Gigantic dead cottonwood tree that I've admired and photographed for years was struck by lightning Saturday night. Despite the deluge of rain (about three inches) that night, the tree was almost completely consumed, and was still smoldering when I took this shot the next morning.
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FRIENDS OF PENNYTOWN HISTORIC SITE
5101 S CEDAR CREST CT
INDEPENDENCE
MO
64055

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MID # 8402900635
Name FRIENDS OF PENNYTOWN HISTORIC SITE
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 431926342
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201207
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.025888, -94.368394
CODES FIPS State Code: 29
FIPS County Code: 095
US Census Tract: 014502
US Census Block: 2030