WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WASHINGTON, PA

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The Washington County Historical Society is a non-profit organization based in Washington, Pennsylvania. Its mission is to preserve and promote the history, culture, and heritage of Washington County and its communities. The society was founded in 1900 and has since been dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the county's history.

The society's activities include maintaining a museum, offering educational programming and outreach to schools and community groups, and supporting historical research through its archives and library. The museum features exhibits on local industries, military history, and the county's Native American and early settler history. It also houses a collection of antique fire engines and other firefighting equipment.

The society's archives and library contain a wealth of resources for researchers and genealogists, including local newspapers, cemetery records, and family histories. The society also hosts regular events and lectures on local history topics and offers walking tours of historic sites in Washington County.

Overall, the Washington County Historical Society plays an important role in preserving and promoting the rich history and cultural heritage of this region of Pennsylvania. Its efforts help to educate the public and ensure that future generations will have access to the stories and artifacts that make this area unique.

WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WASHINGTON PA. US MID #8404200022

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Contact WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
49 EAST MAIDEN STREET
WASHINGTON
PA
15301

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WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404200022
Name WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.168118, -80.243142
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 125
US Census Tract: 704100
US Census Block: 1020