THE CITADEL
CHARLESTON, SC
The Citadel is a military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, it is one of six senior military colleges in the United States and has a long history of producing distinguished military leaders. The campus covers 300 acres and includes a parade ground, barracks, classrooms, and athletic facilities.
The Citadel is known for its rigorous academic program and its emphasis on discipline and leadership training. All cadets are required to participate in a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program and are expected to uphold a strict code of conduct. The college offers undergraduate degrees in a variety of fields, including engineering, business, and humanities.
The Citadel is also home to several notable landmarks, including Summerall Chapel, which is named after the college's fourth president and features stained glass windows and a massive pipe organ. The college's campus is also home to the Citadel Museum, which features exhibits on the history of the school and the military, as well as a collection of artifacts and memorabilia.
Today, The Citadel is recognized as one of the top military colleges in the country and has produced numerous distinguished alumni, including General William Westmoreland, who commanded U.S. forces during the Vietnam War, and Admiral Mike Mullen, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
THE CITADEL is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHARLESTON SC. US MID #8404500371
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).
Contact THE CITADEL
- telephone: 8439535110
- website: http://www.palmettohistory.org/scha/
SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
DEPT OF HISTORY THE CITADEL
CHARLESTON
SC
29409
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THE CITADEL Information
MID # | 8404500371 |
Name | SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION |
Alternate Name | THE CITADEL |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 576021244 |
NTEECC | A82 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201303 |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 32.796881, -79.957284 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 45 FIPS County Code: 019 US Census Tract: 005200 US Census Block: 1028 |