CAPITOL SQUARE CIVIL RIGHTS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

RICHMOND, VA

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The Capitol Square Civil Rights Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Richmond, Virginia. The foundation was established to honor and preserve the legacy of the individuals who fought for civil rights in Virginia, particularly during the period of massive resistance in the 1950s and 1960s.

The foundation's main objective is to seek out and collect artifacts, documents, and other materials that relate to Virginia's civil rights history. It also aims to educate the public about the civil rights movement and its impact on Virginia's history.

The foundation's most notable project is the Civil Rights Memorial, which is located on the grounds of the Virginia State Capitol. The memorial was created to honor the individuals who fought for civil rights in Virginia, particularly those who were involved in the desegregation of Virginia's public schools. The memorial features a bronze statue of Barbara Johns, who was a student leader in the fight for desegregation.

In addition to the Civil Rights Memorial, the foundation also sponsors educational programs, exhibits, and events to promote awareness of Virginia's civil rights history. The Capitol Square Civil Rights Memorial Foundation is an important organization that plays a critical role in preserving and promoting Virginia's civil rights history.

CAPITOL SQUARE CIVIL RIGHTS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RICHMOND VA. US MID #8405100261

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).

Contact CAPITOL SQUARE CIVIL RIGHTS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

CAPITOL SQUARE CIVIL RIGHTS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
PO BOX 9171
RICHMOND
VA
23227-0171

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CAPITOL SQUARE CIVIL RIGHTS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8405100261
Name CAPITOL SQUARE CIVIL RIGHTS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 203643729
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.605171, -77.44463
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 087
US Census Tract: 200804
US Census Block: 1009