PRAIRIE VILLAGE MUSEUM

RUGBY, ND

North Dakota Highway Highway near Wolford, North Dakota.
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Prairie Village Museum is a historical museum located in Rugby, North Dakota. The museum was established in 1964 and is spread over 12 acres of land. It consists of 24 buildings that showcase the history of the region from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.

The museum's main attraction is the Pioneer Village, which consists of various buildings that recreate a typical small-town setting of the early 20th century. These buildings include a schoolhouse, church, general store, blacksmith shop, and a homestead cabin. Visitors can step inside these buildings and experience what life was like in rural North Dakota in the past.

Apart from the Pioneer Village, the museum also has several other exhibits, such as a military exhibit, a Native American exhibit, and a display of antique cars and tractors. The museum also features a research library and archives that contain a vast collection of documents, photographs, and artifacts related to the history of the region.

The museum hosts several events throughout the year, including a Prairie Village Days festival, which celebrates the region's heritage with live music, food, and demonstrations of traditional crafts and skills.

Overall, Prairie Village Museum is a fascinating destination for history buffs, families, and anyone interested in learning about North Dakota's past.

PRAIRIE VILLAGE MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RUGBY ND. US MID #8403800041

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 68,699 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact PRAIRIE VILLAGE MUSEUM

GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 232
RUGBY
ND
58368-0232

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PRAIRIE VILLAGE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403800041
Name GEOGRAPHICAL CENTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name PRAIRIE VILLAGE MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237090883
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 68,699
REVENUE 68,699
LAT/LONG 48.356247, -99.998922
CODES FIPS State Code: 38
FIPS County Code: 069
US Census Tract: 956200
US Census Block: 1021