EAST MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

TIJERAS, NM

American Legion, Post 13
American Legion, Post 13 Credit: Thomas Hawk

The East Mountain Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Tijeras, New Mexico. The society's primary objective is to preserve and promote the history of the East Mountains region, which includes Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park, and Edgewood. The society was established in 1973, and since then, it has been working tirelessly to collect, preserve and showcase the rich cultural heritage of the region.

The East Mountain Historical Society operates a museum, the Tijeras Historical Museum, which is housed in a building known as the Old Tijeras Church. The museum exhibits a wide range of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of the region, including the local Native American tribes, Spanish settlers, and the railroad industry. The society also maintains a research library that includes a collection of books, maps, and other historical documents.

The East Mountain Historical Society organizes various educational and cultural events throughout the year. These events include lectures, tours, and workshops, which are aimed at promoting the understanding and appreciation of the region's history and culture. The society also collaborates with other organizations in the area to promote historical preservation and heritage tourism.

Overall, the East Mountain Historical Society plays a vital role in preserving and promoting the rich history and cultural heritage of the East Mountains region. Its efforts have not only helped to educate the local community but also attract tourists interested in learning about the area's fascinating history.

EAST MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in TIJERAS NM. US MID #8403500092

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).

Contact EAST MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EAST MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 106
TIJERAS
NM
87059-0106

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EAST MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8403500092
Name EAST MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 202854463
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.03501, -106.337511
CODES FIPS State Code: 35
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 003806
US Census Block: 2028