BUFFALO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

KEARNEY, NE

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Buffalo County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Kearney, Nebraska. Established in 1966, the society is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Buffalo County and its surrounding areas.

The society operates the Trails & Rails Museum, which showcases the rich history of the region through exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays. The museum features several buildings including a one-room schoolhouse, a church, a train depot, and a blacksmith shop. Visitors can also explore the grounds, which include a prairie homestead, a pioneer cemetery, and a restored caboose.

In addition to the museum, the society offers educational programs and events throughout the year, such as lectures, historical walking tours, and living history demonstrations. The society also maintains an extensive collection of archives and documents related to the history of Buffalo County, which are available for research purposes.

The Buffalo County Historical Society is run by a board of directors and relies heavily on volunteers for its operations. Membership is open to anyone who shares an interest in preserving and promoting the history of the region. The society’s mission is to inspire and enrich the community through the appreciation of local history and culture.

BUFFALO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KEARNEY NE. US MID #8403100339

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 516,927 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact BUFFALO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BUFFALO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 523
KEARNEY
NE
68848-0523

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BUFFALO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8403100339
Name BUFFALO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 510168183
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 521,186
REVENUE 516,927
LAT/LONG 40.699282, -99.074786
CODES FIPS State Code: 31
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 969400
US Census Block: 2030