PRIESTLEY CHAPEL ASSOCIATES

NORTHUMBERLAND, PA

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Priestley Chapel Associates is a non-profit organization based in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, dedicated to preserving the historic Priestley Chapel and promoting the legacy of its namesake, Joseph Priestley. The chapel, built in 1834, is the only remaining structure of the Northumberland Academy, where Priestley served as a teacher and president in the late 18th century.

The organization's primary goal is to maintain and restore the chapel, which has undergone several renovations over the years and now serves as a museum and cultural center. The chapel features exhibits on Priestley's life and work, as well as a collection of artifacts related to his discoveries in chemistry and his contributions to early American history.

In addition to preserving the chapel, Priestley Chapel Associates hosts a variety of educational and cultural programs throughout the year, including lectures, concerts, and special events. These events are designed to promote the chapel's history and encourage public engagement with the arts and sciences.

Overall, Priestley Chapel Associates is a vital part of Northumberland's cultural and historical landscape, preserving a unique piece of local history and promoting the legacy of one of America's most important thinkers.

PRIESTLEY CHAPEL ASSOCIATES is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NORTHUMBERLAND PA. US MID #8404200570

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 PRIESTLEY CHAPEL ASSOCIATES

PRIESTLEY CHAPEL ASSOCIATES
PO BOX 333
NORTHUMBERLAND
PA
17857-0333

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PRIESTLEY CHAPEL ASSOCIATES Information

MID # 8404200570
Name PRIESTLEY CHAPEL ASSOCIATES
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 232121684
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201205
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.905434, -76.78936
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 097
US Census Tract: 080600
US Census Block: 3009