FORT CONNAH RESTORATION SOCIETY C/O GEORGE KNAPP
CHARLO, MT
The Fort Connah Restoration Society, located in Charlo, Montana, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the historic Fort Connah trading post. The society was founded by George Knapp, a local historian and author, in 1963. The fort, built in the 1850s by the Hudson's Bay Company, was an important trading post for fur trappers, Native Americans, and settlers in the region.
The society's mission is to restore the fort to its original condition and to educate the public about its significance in the history of the region. The restoration work is done by volunteers and funded through donations and grants. The society has also created a museum on the site, which features exhibits on the history of the fort and the people who lived and worked there.
The Fort Connah Restoration Society has been recognized for its work in preserving Montana's history. In 2004, the society was awarded the Montana Heritage Site Stewardship Award by the Montana Historical Society. The fort is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Montana State Historic Site.
The society is open to visitors from May through September, and offers guided tours of the fort and museum. The site is also available for educational programs and special events. The Fort Connah Restoration Society is a testament to the dedication of local volunteers in preserving the rich history of Montana's past.
FORT CONNAH RESTORATION SOCIETY C/O GEORGE KNAPP is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHARLO MT. US MID #8403000199
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).
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FORT CONNAH RESTORATION SOCIETY C/O GEORGE KNAPP
PO BOX 82
CHARLO
MT
59824-0082
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FORT CONNAH RESTORATION SOCIETY C/O GEORGE KNAPP Information
| MID # | 8403000199 |
| Name | FORT CONNAH RESTORATION SOCIETY C/O GEORGE KNAPP |
| Alternate Name | |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 810428225 |
| NTEECC | A80 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201312 |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 47.435574, -114.202792 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 30 FIPS County Code: 047 US Census Tract: 940500 US Census Block: 1224 |