CUMBERLAND VALLEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIET

CHAMBERSBURG, PA

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The Cumberland Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) is based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1946, the chapter is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of railways and railroads in the local area. The chapter operates two museums — the Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum and the Chambersburg Railroad Heritage Museum — and offers a variety of educational programs for both adults and children.

The Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum is located in an 1887 former railroad station and displays a variety of railroad artifacts and memorabilia. The museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year, such as lectures, railroad-themed dinners, and model train shows. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs, such as a summer camp and a railroad history course.

The Chambersburg Railroad Heritage Museum is a small museum located in a former roundhouse. The museum focuses on the history of the Chambersburg area and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Exhibits include a variety of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the area's railroads. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs, such as lectures and tours of the roundhouse.

The Cumberland Valley Chapter of the NRHS is committed to preserving and promoting the history of the railways and railroads in the area. Through their two museums and educational programs, the chapter works to educate the public about the importance of railroads and their impact on the local community.

CUMBERLAND VALLEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIET is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHAMBERSBURG PA. US MID #8404201175

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).

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CUMBERLAND VALLEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIET
PO BOX 1317
CHAMBERSBURG
PA
17201

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CUMBERLAND VALLEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIET Information

MID #	8404201175
Name	CUMBERLAND VALLEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIET
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	251486967
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	39.936897, -77.656927
CODES	FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 055 US Census Tract: 010900 US Census Block: 2010