NEW BRIGHTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

NEW BRIGHTON, PA

Madison Neville and Jordyn Kane Madison Neville and Jordyn Kane present their research, &quot;The Influence of PTSD on Information Processing,&quot; at the John R. Chapin Undergraduate Exhibition April 24, 2024, in the Penn State Beaver Lodge. Their project won a first place
Libraries Information Literacy Award. — Madison Neville and Jordyn Kane Credit: Penn State Beaver

The New Brighton Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in the borough of New Brighton, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1983, the society is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the community through educational programs, events, and collections.

The society's headquarters is the historic Merrick Art Gallery, which was built in 1881 by industrialist Edward Dempster Merrick. The gallery was later donated to the borough and now serves as the society's home base. The society's collections include artifacts, documents, photographs, and memorabilia related to the history of New Brighton and the surrounding area.

The New Brighton Historical Society offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, exhibits, and tours of local historic sites. The society also sponsors an annual history essay contest for local students and provides educational programming for schools and community groups.

Membership in the New Brighton Historical Society is open to anyone interested in preserving the history and heritage of the community. Membership benefits include access to the society's collections and events, as well as opportunities to volunteer and participate in society activities.

NEW BRIGHTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NEW BRIGHTON PA. US MID #8404201383

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).

Isaac Tomacari and Selene Lopez Isaac Tomacari and Selene Lopez present their project, &quot;Schizophrenia Case Presentation,&quot; to Romina Vidal Martinez at the John R. Chapin Undergraduate Exhibition April 24, 2024, in the Penn State Beaver Lodge. The two won a library research award for their project.

Cianna Ridenour and Ava Coups Cianna Ridenour and Ava Coups discuss their soap company with Claudia Tanaskovic at the John R. Chapin Undergraduate Exhibition April 24, 2024, in the Penn State Beaver Lodge.

It's a Sign Along the Rachel Carson Trail

Contact NEW BRIGHTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

NEW BRIGHTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 408
NEW BRIGHTON
PA
15066

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MID #	8404201383
Name	NEW BRIGHTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	256013494
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	40.733023, -80.294041
CODES	FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 007 US Census Tract: 601600 US Census Block: 1032