ROOSEVELT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ROOSEVELT ISL, NY

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society is a non-profit organization located on Roosevelt Island in New York City. It was founded in 1976 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history of the island, which has been inhabited since the 17th century.

The society operates a small museum called the Visitor Center, which is housed in the historic Blackwell House. The museum features exhibits on the history of the island, including its role as a quarantine station for smallpox in the 19th century and as the site of a famous lunatic asylum in the early 20th century.

The society also offers a variety of educational programs and events, including walking tours of the island, lectures, and workshops. Additionally, it maintains an extensive archive of photographs, documents, and other materials related to the history of Roosevelt Island.

Membership in the Roosevelt Island Historical Society is open to anyone with an interest in the history of the island or in preserving historic landmarks and sites in general. Members receive regular newsletters and invitations to special events, and have the opportunity to volunteer with the society's various programs and initiatives.

ROOSEVELT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ROOSEVELT ISL NY. US MID #8403600805

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: $ 42,242 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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ROOSEVELT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 5
ROOSEVELT ISL
NY
10044-0201

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