BATTLESHIP TEXAS FOUNDATION

LAPORTE, TX

The Pit and the Pendulum The Foucault pendulum swings back and forth at the Museum of Natural Science in Houston, Texas Besides swinging back and forth, a Foucault pendulum is suspended in a way that allows it to also pivot in a circle. This pivoting is due to precession caused by the earth's rotation, so the Foucault pendulum verifies that the earth does indeed rotate. As this pendulum precesses around the circle, it knocks down the pointed wooden blocks seen here. Visitors to the museum often stand around the outer edge of the pit long enough to see a block get knocked over, then move on to other parts of the museum.
The Pit and the Pendulum Credit: BFS Man

The Battleship Texas Foundation is a non-profit organization located in LaPorte, Texas, dedicated to preserving the historic Battleship Texas. The ship was commissioned in 1914 and served in both World War I and II, earning five battlestars for her service in the latter. After being decommissioned in 1948, the Battleship Texas became a museum ship and has been open to the public since 1948.

The foundation was established in 1989 to support the preservation and restoration of the Battleship Texas, which has suffered from significant deterioration over the years. The organization works to raise funds for the ship's ongoing maintenance and restoration efforts, as well as to promote public awareness and appreciation of the ship's history.

In addition to its preservation efforts, the foundation also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including guided tours, educational programs for students, and special events such as Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies. The Battleship Texas Foundation is a vital organization in preserving the legacy of this historic ship and ensuring that future generations can learn about the sacrifices made by those who served aboard her.

BATTLESHIP TEXAS FOUNDATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LAPORTE TX. US MID #8404801929

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). 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: $ 434,874 from tax period 201208 (YYYYMM).

The Pit and the Pendulum The Foucault pendulum swings back and forth at the Museum of Natural Science in Houston, Texas Besides swinging back and forth, a Foucault pendulum is suspended in a way that allows it to also pivot in a circle. This pivoting is due to precession caused by the earth's rotation, so the Foucault pendulum verifies that the earth does indeed rotate. As this pendulum precesses around the circle, it knocks down the pointed wooden blocks seen here. Visitors to the museum often stand around the outer edge of the pit long enough to see a block get knocked over, then move on to other parts of the museum.
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BATTLESHIP TEXAS FOUNDATION INC
3527 BATTLEGROUND RD
LAPORTE
TX
77055-6414

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BATTLESHIP TEXAS FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8404801929
Name BATTLESHIP TEXAS FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name BATTLESHIP TEXAS FOUNDATION
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 760449761
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201208
INCOME 557,053
REVENUE 434,874
LAT/LONG 29.797757, -95.49552
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 201
US Census Tract: 343600
US Census Block: 1059