LINCOLN SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA

HARRISONBURG, VA

Edwards' Hairstreak in Virginia This Edwards' Hairstreak, <i>Satyrium edwardsii,</i> was one of six I found along a high ridge near several open areas with scrub oak and blooming common milkweed. They are rare in the central Shenandoah Valley.

It occurs in the eastern United States and southern Canada. The species is considered vulnerable.

Massanutten Mountain Range.  July 3, 2018.
Edwards' Hairstreak in Virginia Credit: Dave W.

The Lincoln Society of Virginia is a non-profit organization located in Harrisonburg, VA, dedicated to the study and preservation of the life and legacy of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Founded in 1996, the organization seeks to promote education and scholarship related to Lincoln's life and times, particularly as they relate to Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley.

The society holds regular meetings, events, and lectures that explore various aspects of Lincoln's life and presidency, including his role in the Civil War, his views on slavery and emancipation, and his impact on American history and politics. Members of the society include historians, scholars, educators, and enthusiasts of Lincoln and his era, and the organization welcomes anyone with an interest in learning more about this influential figure.

In addition to its educational activities, the Lincoln Society of Virginia also undertakes various preservation projects and initiatives, aimed at preserving and promoting sites and artifacts related to Lincoln's life and legacy in Virginia. These include efforts to restore and maintain historic buildings, monuments, and markers, as well as the collection and preservation of documents, artifacts, and other materials related to Lincoln and his era.

Overall, the Lincoln Society of Virginia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, and its activities and initiatives help to ensure that his memory and contributions are remembered and celebrated for generations to come.

LINCOLN SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HARRISONBURG VA. US MID #8405100254

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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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LINCOLN SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA
3376 CHARLESTON BLVD
HARRISONBURG
VA
22801-3591

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LINCOLN SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA Information

MID # 8405100254
Name LINCOLN SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 202329907
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.406459, -78.833375
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 165
US Census Tract: 011800
US Census Block: 3004