MEMORIAL DAY MUSEUM

WATERLOO, NY

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The Memorial Day Museum is located in Waterloo, New York and is dedicated to preserving the history of Memorial Day and its origins. The museum was established in 1966 and is housed in a historic building that was once a church. The museum features a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history of the holiday, including displays on its evolution from Decoration Day, a holiday honoring Civil War soldiers, to the national observance it is today.

Visitors to the Memorial Day Museum can explore exhibits that cover topics such as the history of the holiday, the role of women in its creation, and the significance of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance. The museum also features a research library that contains a wealth of information on the history of Memorial Day and related topics.

In addition to the museum's exhibits and research library, the Memorial Day Museum also hosts various events throughout the year, including lectures and special exhibits. The museum is open to the public from May through October and provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the history and significance of Memorial Day.

MEMORIAL DAY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WATERLOO NY. US MID #8403600184

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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MEMORIAL DAY MUSEUM
35 E MAIN ST
WATERLOO
NY
13165

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MID # 8403600184
Name MEMORIAL DAY MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 42.904737, -76.861116
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 099
US Census Tract: 950500
US Census Block: 2011