WORCESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WORCESTER, PA

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The Worcester Historical Society, located in Worcester, Pennsylvania, is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the area and its people. Established in 1877, the Society is the oldest in Pennsylvania, and is devoted to researching, documenting, and preserving the history of the region.

The Society is housed in the historic, 18th-century former school house, which has been recently renovated to become the Society's headquarters. The building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, contains a variety of artifacts and exhibits, as well as a library with an extensive collection of books, documents, and photographs pertaining to the history of Worcester and its people.

The Society's mission is to provide educational programs, tours, and activities to help foster an understanding and appreciation of the area's history. The Society also offers a variety of educational opportunities, including lectures, workshops, and classes. Additionally, the Society sponsors numerous annual events, including the Worcester Historical Festival, a biennial celebration of the town's history.

The Society also works to promote the Worcester area and its culture by organizing and participating in a variety of community events, such as the annual Christmas Parade and the annual Independence Day celebration. The Society also works to preserve the area's architectural heritage through its Historic Preservation Project, which works to restore and preserve historic structures in the area.

The Worcester Historical Society is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and visitors interested in learning more about the area's history and culture. Through its research, programming, and events, the Society works to ensure that the history and culture of the area will remain alive for future generations.

WORCESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WORCESTER PA. US MID #8404200548

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 WORCESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WORCESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX112
WORCESTER
PA
19490

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WORCESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404200548
Name WORCESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 232067494
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.205941, -75.340572
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 091
US Census Tract: 206801
US Census Block: 2013