PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM FOUNDATION

BOWMAN, CA

Confluence of the North and Middle Forks of the American River Panorama of the confluence of the North and Middle Forks of the American River between El Dorado and Placer Counties, in June of 2015.
Confluence of the North and Middle Forks of the American River Credit: sjrankin

The Placer County Historical Museum Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Bowman, California. The foundation's mission is to preserve and promote the history of Placer County and to educate the public about the county's rich cultural heritage.

The foundation operates the Placer County Museum, which is housed in a historic building that was originally constructed in 1908 as a Carnegie Library. The museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the history of Placer County, including displays on the Gold Rush era, the Native American tribes that lived in the area, and the impact of agriculture on the region.

Additionally, the museum houses a research center that provides access to a wealth of historical documents, photographs, and other materials related to Placer County. The research center is open to the public and is staffed by knowledgeable volunteers who are available to assist with research requests.

The Placer County Historical Museum Foundation also offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and historical reenactments. The foundation relies on the support of volunteers and donations from the community to continue its important work of preserving and promoting the history of Placer County.

PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM FOUNDATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BOWMAN CA. US MID #8400600915

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Contact PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM FOUNDATION

PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM FOUNDATION
PO BOX 3193
BOWMAN
CA
95604-9560

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PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8400600915
Name PLACER COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237309567
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.906019, -121.082425
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 020300
US Census Block: 2026