SCHUYLKILL CANAL ASSOCIATION

OAKS, PA

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The Schuylkill Canal Association is a non-profit organization located in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1976, the association's mission is to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Schuylkill Canal and its surrounding areas.

The Schuylkill Canal was a vital transportation route in the early 19th century, connecting the coalfields of the Anthracite Region to the city of Philadelphia. Today, the canal is a recreational resource, offering opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, and boating.

The Schuylkill Canal Association operates the Locktender's House Visitor Center, which features exhibits on the history of the canal, as well as a gift shop and educational programs for visitors of all ages. The association also maintains and operates a mule-drawn canal boat, offering guided tours of the canal.

In addition to preserving the canal and its history, the Schuylkill Canal Association is committed to environmental stewardship, working to protect and restore the natural habitats along the canal. The association partners with local organizations and volunteers to clean up litter, plant trees, and monitor water quality.

Overall, the Schuylkill Canal Association is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, recreation, and conservation of the Schuylkill Canal and its surrounding areas.

SCHUYLKILL CANAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OAKS PA. US MID #8404200629

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 43,659 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact SCHUYLKILL CANAL ASSOCIATION

SCHUYLKILL CANAL ASSOCIATION INC
400 TOWPATH RD
OAKS
PA
19456

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SCHUYLKILL CANAL ASSOCIATION Information

MID # 8404200629
Name SCHUYLKILL CANAL ASSOCIATION INC
Alternate Name SCHUYLKILL CANAL ASSOCIATION
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 232347923
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 57,083
REVENUE 43,659
LAT/LONG 40.133641, -75.450789
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 091
US Census Tract: 206102
US Census Block: 1021