CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OKLAHOMA

CHESTER, OK

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The Chester Historical Society of Oklahoma is a non-profit organization located in the small town of Chester, Oklahoma. The society was established in 1982 with the mission to preserve and promote the history of the community and its surrounding areas. The society operates a museum, which houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of Chester's past.

The museum is open to the public and offers guided tours, educational programs, and special events throughout the year. Some of the highlights of the museum's collection include exhibits on the town's early settlers, the impact of the railroad on the community, and the history of the local school system. Visitors can also see a replica of a 1920s general store, complete with authentic merchandise and furnishings.

In addition to the museum, the Chester Historical Society of Oklahoma also works to preserve historic buildings and landmarks in the area. The society has restored several buildings in downtown Chester, including the old bank building, which now serves as the museum's main office. The society also hosts an annual heritage festival each fall, which features live music, food vendors, and demonstrations of traditional crafts such as blacksmithing and quilting.

Overall, the Chester Historical Society of Oklahoma is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this small but vibrant town and its surrounding communities.

CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OKLAHOMA is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHESTER OK. US MID #8404000141

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).

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Contact CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OKLAHOMA

CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OKLAHOMA
PO BOX 37
CHESTER
OK
73838-0037

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CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OKLAHOMA Information

MID #	8404000141
Name	CHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OKLAHOMA
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	208295722
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	36.215289, -98.915402
CODES	FIPS State Code: 40 FIPS County Code: 093 US Census Tract: 955200 US Census Block: 1529