HOMESTAKE VISITOR CENTER

LEAD, SD

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The Homestake Visitor Center is located in Lead, South Dakota, in the heart of the historic Homestake Mining District. The center is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich history of the Homestake Mining District and the people who lived and worked there. The Visitor Center offers a variety of interactive exhibits, educational programs and activities, as well as historical artifacts, photographs, and maps.

The Homestake Visitor Center is situated on the former site of the Homestake Mining Company’s main office building, which was constructed in 1877. The center is housed in the original building and includes interactive displays, educational programs and activities, and a research library. The exhibits tell the story of the mining district’s history, from its early days as a gold mining camp to its current status as a National Historic Landmark District.

The Visitor Center also offers guided tours of the historic Homestake Mine and the surrounding area, as well as guided hikes along the historic trails that traverse the area. The center also offers a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, camping, and picnicking. Additionally, the Visitor Center offers a variety of educational programs for school-aged children, including field trips and camps.

In addition to its exhibits, activities, and educational programs, the Visitor Center hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including the annual Homestake Mining Days Festival and the Homestake Opera Festival. The center also offers a gift shop, where visitors can purchase souvenirs, books, and other items related to the history of the Homestake Mining District.

HOMESTAKE VISITOR CENTER is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LEAD SD. US MID #8404600214

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 165,255 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact HOMESTAKE VISITOR CENTER

HOMESTAKE VISITOR CENTER INC
160 W MAIN ST
LEAD
SD
57754-1362

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HOMESTAKE VISITOR CENTER Information

MID # 8404600214
Name HOMESTAKE VISITOR CENTER INC
Alternate Name HOMESTAKE VISITOR CENTER
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 911781548
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 283,234
REVENUE 165,255
LAT/LONG 44.346661, -103.770639
CODES FIPS State Code: 46
FIPS County Code: 081
US Census Tract: 966600
US Census Block: 4019