GARDEN CITY CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HAMPTON, VA

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The Garden City Cultural and Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Hampton, Virginia. The society was founded in 1986 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history and culture of Hampton's Garden City neighborhood. The Garden City neighborhood was established in the early 20th century as one of the first planned communities in the United States.

The society maintains a museum that houses artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of the Garden City neighborhood. The museum displays items such as furniture, clothing, household items, and photographs of early residents. The museum also has exhibits that showcase the cultural heritage of the neighborhood, including displays of African American art, music, and literature.

In addition to its museum, the society hosts events that celebrate the history and culture of Garden City. These events include a yearly Heritage Festival, which features food, music, and exhibits that highlight the neighborhood's cultural heritage. The society also offers educational programs for children and adults, including lectures and tours of the neighborhood.

The Garden City Cultural and Historical Society is an important resource for preserving the history and culture of Hampton's Garden City neighborhood. Its museum and events provide a valuable educational resource for residents and visitors alike, helping to ensure that the heritage of this important community is remembered for generations to come.

GARDEN CITY CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HAMPTON VA. US MID #8405100475

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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GARDEN CITY CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
222 PRINCE JAMES DR
HAMPTON
VA
23669

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GARDEN CITY CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8405100475
Name GARDEN CITY CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 450574260
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201208
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.018768, -76.386179
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 650
US Census Tract: 010501
US Census Block: 1081