HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ELIZABETH, NJ

The Elizabeth Historical Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1978, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The society operates out of the historic Boxwood Hall, which was the home of Elias Boudinot, a signer of the Treaty of Paris and president of the Continental Congress.

The society's mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Elizabeth and its surrounding area. It achieves this through exhibits, educational programs, and special events. The society's collection includes photographs, documents, artifacts, and other materials related to the city's history.

In addition to its work in preserving and sharing local history, the Elizabeth Historical Society is also active in promoting the preservation of historic buildings and landmarks in the city. The society has been instrumental in the preservation of numerous historic structures, including Boxwood Hall, the Belcher-Ogden Mansion, and the First Presbyterian Church.

Overall, the Elizabeth Historical Society is an important institution in the community, working to ensure that the rich history of Elizabeth is preserved and celebrated for generations to come.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ELIZABETH NJ. US MID #8403400676

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 61,006 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY ELIZABETH NEW JERSEY INC
1045 E JERSEY ST
ELIZABETH
NJ
07201-2503

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