AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

POMONA, NY

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The African American Historical Society (AAHS) of Pomona, NY is an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the unique history and culture of African Americans in the region. Founded in 1997, the AAHS strives to promote education and understanding through public programs, community outreach, and research initiatives. The AAHS has an extensive collection of oral histories, photographs, artifacts, and documents that document the experiences of African Americans in the area.

The AAHS is housed in the historic 1820s Pomona Courthouse, which was restored and repurposed as a museum and community center in the early 2000s. The museum hosts a variety of educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and special events. Visitors can also explore the museum’s permanent collection, which includes artifacts related to the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and African American history in the region.

The AAHS also maintains an archives, which contains a wealth of information on African American families, organizations, and religious institutions in the area. The AAHS also offers access to its online genealogical database, which contains records from the early 1800s through the mid-1900s.

The AAHS serves as a valuable resource for local researchers, and for the wider community. In addition to its research and educational activities, the AAHS is a dedicated advocate for the African American community, and works to raise awareness of the significant contributions of African Americans to the region’s history and culture.

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in POMONA NY. US MID #8403602079

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).

Contact AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 652
POMONA
NY
10970-0652

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AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8403602079
Name AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 264409008
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.184503, -74.044333
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 087
US Census Tract: 011502
US Census Block: 1014