MUSEUM OF WORK AND CULTURE

WOONSOCKET, RI

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The Museum of Work and Culture is a historical museum located in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1997, with the aim of preserving and showcasing the history of the industrial revolution in the Blackstone Valley. The museum is housed in the former Social Hall of the American Woolen Company, which was built in 1915.

The museum features exhibits that explore the history of the region, particularly the lives of the French-Canadian and Irish immigrants who settled in the area and worked in the mills. It includes hands-on exhibits, artifacts, photographs, and multimedia displays that depict the lives of the workers, their families, and the industrial processes they were involved in.

The museum also offers a range of educational programs, lectures, and workshops for visitors of all ages. These programs allow visitors to learn more about the history of the region and the impact of industrialization on the lives of its residents. The museum also has a research library and archives that contain documents, photographs, and other materials related to the history of the Blackstone Valley.

Overall, the Museum of Work and Culture is an important cultural institution that offers a unique insight into the history of the Blackstone Valley and the lives of the people who lived and worked there. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of industrialization and immigration in America.

MUSEUM OF WORK AND CULTURE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WOONSOCKET RI. US MID #8404400200

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). 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: $ 49,932 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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MUSEUM OF WORK AND CULTURE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
42 S MAIN ST
WOONSOCKET
RI
02895-4274

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MID # 8404400200
Name MUSEUM OF WORK AND CULTURE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
Alternate Name MUSEUM OF WORK AND CULTURE
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 510651337
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 75,248
REVENUE 49,932
LAT/LONG 42.001301, -71.515655
CODES FIPS State Code: 44
FIPS County Code: 007
US Census Tract: 018000
US Census Block: 3015