THE GALT AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

GALT, CA

Things on a Wet Sidewalk, No. 2 Nicely (if somewhat contrastingly) colored fallen leaf on the rainy sidewalk today. — Things on a Wet Sidewalk, No. 2 Credit: sjrankin

The Galt Area Historical Society (GAHS) is an organization dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Galt, California and its surrounding area. Founded in 1976, the GAHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to educating the public about the history of Galt and the surrounding area. The GAHS works to preserve the historical and cultural artifacts of Galt through collecting, preserving, and displaying items related to the area’s history.

The GAHS seeks to preserve the history of Galt through a variety of activities including public events, educational programs, and a museum. The GAHS museum is located in the historic Galt Hotel, which was built in 1884 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum displays a variety of artifacts including photographs, documents, and items related to Galt’s early settlers. The GAHS also offers a variety of educational programs and public events, such as the annual Galt History Fair, which is held each June.

The GAHS is supported by its members, donors, and volunteers. Membership in the GAHS is open to anyone who is interested in preserving the history of Galt. Members receive newsletters, discounts on museum purchases, and invites to special events. The GAHS also relies on volunteers who are willing to help with various tasks, including cataloging items and helping with museum projects.

THE GALT AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GALT CA. US MID #8400601685

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 102,340 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Things on a Wet Sidewalk, No. 1 We had moderate rain today (which is unusual but not very unusual for May) and a snail decided to walk (slither? slide? move?) down the sidewalk in front of our apartment. Not wanting to step on it, I moved it to the dirt next to the sidewalk.

For Naomi's Move to the US I bought Naomi a small US flag for when she moves to California this summer.

Unexpected but Happy 3 A calla lily bloomed unexpectedly blossomed today in the unseasonably almost-hot weather today. It was most welcome.

Busy Honeybee 3 Honeybee harvesting pollen at the apartment complex this morning, ignoring me.

Busy Honeybee 2 Honeybee harvesting pollen at the apartment complex this morning, ignoring me.

Afternoon Sun Through Trees View of the late afternoon sun shining through trees, including a flowering tree at the apartment complex.

Wide Afternoon Sun Through Trees Wide angle view of the late afternoon sun shining through trees, including a flowering tree at the apartment complex.

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Blinded by the Sun The blinds are doing a good job of keeping the sunlight off of my computer...

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Contact THE GALT AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

THE GALT AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 782
GALT
CA
95632-0782

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MID #	8400601685
Name	THE GALT AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	680122155
NTEECC	A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	106,121
REVENUE	102,340
LAT/LONG	38.26592, -121.30185
CODES	FIPS State Code: 06 FIPS County Code: 067 US Census Tract: 009503 US Census Block: 3017