CHAPEL HILL MUSEUM

CHAPEL HILL, NC

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The Chapel Hill Museum is a non-profit organization situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It was established in 1996 with the aim of preserving and showcasing the history and culture of Chapel Hill and its surrounding areas. The museum is located in the historic commercial district of Chapel Hill and occupies a 1927 fire station building.

The museum's collection includes over 20,000 artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of Chapel Hill. Visitors can explore exhibits that cover various aspects of the town's history, such as its early settlers and Native American inhabitants, the Civil War and Reconstruction era, and its role in the Civil Rights Movement. The museum also features exhibits on the town's literary and artistic heritage, including displays on renowned authors and artists such as Thomas Wolfe and Elizabeth Cotten.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the Chapel Hill Museum hosts rotating exhibits that focus on different aspects of local history and culture. The museum also offers educational programs, lectures, and events for visitors of all ages. It is a popular destination for school groups, tourists, and locals who want to learn more about the rich history and culture of Chapel Hill and its surrounding areas.

CHAPEL HILL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHAPEL HILL NC. US MID #8403700255

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 5,542,406 from tax period 201112 (YYYYMM).

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CHAPEL HILL PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC
610 E ROSEMARY ST
CHAPEL HILL
NC
27514-3720

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CHAPEL HILL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403700255
Name CHAPEL HILL PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name CHAPEL HILL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237218278
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 5,600,353
REVENUE 5,542,406
LAT/LONG 35.918132, -79.045669
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 135
US Census Tract: 011400
US Census Block: 1008