HART ISLAND PROJECT

PEEKSKILL, NY

The Hart Island Project is a nonprofit organization located in Peekskill, New York that aims to shed light on the history and current state of Hart Island, a small island located in the Long Island Sound that serves as the burial ground for New York City's unclaimed and indigent residents. Since the mid-19th century, over one million people have been buried on Hart Island, making it one of the largest public cemeteries in the world.

The Hart Island Project was founded in 2014 by artist and activist Melinda Hunt, who has been advocating for greater transparency and access to the island for over two decades. The organization's mission is to work towards the preservation of the island's history and to advocate for the rights of those buried there. The Hart Island Project also provides support and resources to families searching for loved ones buried on the island.

In addition to its advocacy work, the Hart Island Project has also created a virtual memorial that allows visitors to search for and learn about those buried on the island. The organization also offers guided tours of the island and hosts various events and exhibitions related to Hart Island's history and significance.

HART ISLAND PROJECT is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PEEKSKILL NY. US MID #8403602148

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: $ 41,398 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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HART ISLAND PROJECT
8 SOUTH DIVISION ST
PEEKSKILL
NY
10566-3608

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