BLOCK ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BLOCK ISLAND, RI

The Block Island Historical Society is a non-profit organization located on Block Island, Rhode Island. The society was founded in 1942 with a mission to preserve and promote the island's rich history.

The society's headquarters is located on Ocean Avenue and is open to the public during the summer months. The building is a former schoolhouse that has been renovated to house exhibits and artifacts related to the island's history.

The society's collection includes photographs, documents, and artifacts that showcase the island's cultural, social, and economic history. Highlights of the collection include a Victorian-era kitchen, a whaling exhibit, and a display on the island's famous lighthouses.

In addition to preserving the island's history, the society also offers educational programs and events throughout the year. These programs include lectures, walking tours, and children's activities.

The Block Island Historical Society is an important resource for visitors and locals alike who are interested in learning more about the island's rich history. The society's dedicated staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that the island's past is not forgotten and that future generations can appreciate the island's unique heritage.

BLOCK ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BLOCK ISLAND RI. US MID #8404400143

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 166,741 from tax period 201112 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 4014662481

BLOCK ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 79
BLOCK ISLAND
RI
02807-0079

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