MONACAN ANCESTRAL MUSEUM

AMHERST, VA

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The Monacan Ancestral Museum is a cultural institution located in Amherst, Virginia, USA. It is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history and traditions of the Monacan Indian Nation, one of the ten recognized tribes in Virginia. The museum's exhibits are housed in a modern building that was designed with input from the Monacan community to reflect their traditional architecture. The Museum's collection includes artifacts, photographs, and documents that illustrate the Monacan's daily lives, their spiritual beliefs, and their interactions with colonial settlers and later with the United States government.

Visitors can explore a range of exhibits, including a diorama of a traditional Monacan village, a display of hunting and fishing tools, and a section on the tribe's involvement in the Civil War. The museum also features a gift shop that sells handmade crafts and traditional Monacan food items. The museum staff includes members of the Monacan community, who offer guided tours and educational programs for visitors of all ages. The Monacan Ancestral Museum is a significant cultural resource for the Monacan Nation and for the wider community interested in learning about Virginia's Native American heritage.

MONACAN ANCESTRAL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in AMHERST VA. US MID #8405100079

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). 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).

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MONACAN ANCESTRAL MUSEUM
2009 KENMORE RD
AMHERST
VA
24521

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MONACAN ANCESTRAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8405100079
Name MONACAN ANCESTRAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.59272, -79.091719
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 010200
US Census Block: 1077