GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

FREDERICKSBRG, TX

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The Gillespie County Historical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Fredericksburg, Texas that is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the area. Founded in 1934, the Society has played a vital role in collecting, preserving and sharing the rich heritage of Gillespie County with the local community and visitors.

The Society maintains a museum complex that includes several historic structures, including a log cabin, a schoolhouse, a blacksmith's shop, and a country store. The Pioneer Museum, as it is known, houses a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the region from prehistoric times to the present day.

In addition to the Pioneer Museum, the Society hosts a range of programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and festivals. The Society's annual Root Festival, held every October, is a celebration of the county's German heritage and features live music, food, and craft vendors.

The Gillespie County Historical Society Inc. is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the area's history and sharing it with future generations. Thanks to their hard work and commitment, the Pioneer Museum has become a beloved institution in Fredericksburg and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Texas history.

GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FREDERICKSBRG TX. US MID #8404801130

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: $ 744,933 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
312 E SAN ANTONIO ST
FREDERICKSBRG
TX
78624-3760

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GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8404801130
Name GILLISPIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 742276662
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 744,972
REVENUE 744,933
LAT/LONG 30.276752, -98.877091
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 171
US Census Tract: 950500
US Census Block: 2003