GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC MUSEUM

HATTERAS, NC

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The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, NC is a unique educational facility dedicated to the study of the maritime history along the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The museum is housed in the former lifesaving station that was built in 1901 and has been restored to its original condition. It is located in the heart of the Outer Banks, right on the oceanfront.

The museum is a repository of artifacts and stories of the many ships and aircraft that have been lost in the treacherous waters off the Outer Banks. It features a collection of stories, artifacts, and photographs that document the lives of those who have been lost or survived the treacherous waters. The museum also offers interactive exhibits and activities for visitors to explore maritime history and the ocean environment.

The museum’s permanent collection includes artifacts from some of the most famous shipwrecks, such as the USS Monitor, the USS Merrimac, and the USS Monaghan. The museum also features artifacts from the Battle of the Atlantic, the Battle of the Coral Sea, and the Battle of Midway. Visitors can also explore the museum’s interactive exhibits which include a replica of the USS Monitor and a virtual tour of a shipwreck.

The museum is open year-round and offers educational programs and events, such as lectures, film screenings, and more. The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum is an educational facility and a great way to learn about the history of the Outer Banks and the ships and people that have been lost at sea.

GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC MUSEUM is a History Museum in HATTERAS NC. US MID #8403700863

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). 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: $ 249,549 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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THE FRIENDS OF THE GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC MUSEUM
PO BOX 284
HATTERAS
NC
27943-0284

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GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403700863
Name THE FRIENDS OF THE GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC MUSEUM
Alternate Name GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 581940114
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 322,817
REVENUE 249,549
LAT/LONG 35.218468, -75.689125
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 055
US Census Tract: 970502
US Census Block: 3055