WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PORTLAND, OR

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The Washington County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Portland, OR. It was founded in 1975 and its mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history of Washington County. The organization is run by volunteers who are passionate about local history.

The society operates two museums, the Washington County Museum and the Old Train Station Museum. The Washington County Museum is located in Hillsboro and features exhibits on the history of the region, including Native American artifacts, pioneer life, and the development of the local economy. The Old Train Station Museum is located in Beaverton and showcases the history of transportation in the area, including a restored 1920s steam locomotive.

In addition to the museums, the society offers a wide range of educational programs and events. These include lectures, workshops, and tours of local historic sites. The society also maintains an extensive archive of historical documents, photographs, and artifacts, which are available to researchers and the general public.

The Washington County Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the region. Its dedicated volunteers and staff work tirelessly to preserve and share the stories of Washington County's past.

WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PORTLAND OR. US MID #8404100560

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,711,016 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

Contact WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
17677 NW SPRINGVL RD
PORTLAND
OR
97229-1743

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WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404100560
Name WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 936031454
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 1,735,887
REVENUE 1,711,016
LAT/LONG 45.563036, -122.85832
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 067
US Census Tract: 031509
US Census Block: 1001