AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
NEW YORK, NY
The American Geographical Society (AGS) is a non-profit organization based in New York City, NY and is devoted to the advancement of geography. Founded in 1851, the AGS is the oldest professional geographical society in the United States and is considered one of the leading geographical organizations in the world. Its mission is to inspire and enable a better understanding of the world and its diverse peoples through the power of geography.
The AGS is governed by a Board of Directors composed of elected members and experts in the field of geography. It offers a variety of programs and activities, including research grants and fellowships, educational programs, and publications. The AGS publishes the quarterly journal, Geographical Review, which is the longest-running professional journal in the field of geography. The journal is available both in print and online.
The AGS also holds conferences and symposia, and offers a variety of educational resources for teachers and students. These resources include lesson plans, videos, and interactive maps. In addition, the AGS regularly hosts public lectures and workshops, and holds an annual awards ceremony to honor individuals and organizations for their contributions to the field of geography.
The AGS is a member of the American Association of Geographers and is affiliated with the National Geographic Society. The AGS headquarters is located in New York City at the Explorers Club which serves as its home. The AGS also has regional offices in Chicago, IL and Washington, DC.
AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NEW YORK NY. US MID #8403600416
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).
Contact AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
- telephone: 2124225456
- website: http://www.amergeog.org
AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
120 WALL ST
NEW YORK
NY
10005
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AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY Information
MID # | 8403600416 |
Name | AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
NTEECC | |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 40.704673, -74.006782 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 36 FIPS County Code: 061 US Census Tract: 000700 US Census Block: 1015 |