WYOMING HISTORICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
WILKES-BARRE, PA
The Wyoming Historical and Geological Society is a non-profit organization located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1858 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history and geology of the Wyoming Valley. The society's headquarters is located in the Luzerne County Historical Society Building on South Franklin Street.
The society's museum contains a vast collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the region's history and geological features. The museum has six galleries, each with a unique theme, such as Native Americans, early settlers, the Civil War, industry and transportation, and the anthracite coal industry. The museum also houses a research library with over 30,000 books, manuscripts, and photographs.
In addition to the museum and library, the society offers educational programs, lectures, and tours for visitors of all ages. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter, the Wyoming Annals, which features articles and news about the society's activities and local history.
The Wyoming Historical and Geological Society is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the history and geology of the Wyoming Valley. Its mission is to preserve and share the region's rich heritage with future generations.
WYOMING HISTORICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WILKES-BARRE PA. US MID #8404200025
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 WYOMING HISTORICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- telephone: 5708236244
WYOMING HISTORICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
49 S. FRANKLIN ST.
WILKES-BARRE
PA
18701
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WYOMING HISTORICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Information
| MID # | 8404200025 |
| Name | WYOMING HISTORICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY |
| Alternate Name | WYOMING HISTORICAL AND GEOLOGICAL 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 | 41.246056, -75.884698 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 079 US Census Tract: 200100 US Census Block: 2009 |