HISTORY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WESTERN VIRGINIA

ROANOKE, VA

The History Museum and Historical Society of Western Virginia in Roanoke, Virginia is a research and educational institution that seeks to preserve the history and culture of the region. The museum was established in 1881 with the purpose of collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of the region. It consists of a museum and research library, both of which are open to the public.

The museum houses a collection of more than one thousand artifacts, including photographs, documents, and objects that tell the stories of the region’s people, places, and events throughout the years. It also contains a variety of exhibits highlighting the area’s natural history, economic development, and cultural heritage.

The research library contains more than twenty thousand books, manuscripts, and other materials related to the region’s history. The library also houses a large collection of newspapers, maps, and other records of regional importance. The library’s holdings can be used for genealogical research, and the staff is available to help with research inquiries.

The History Museum and Historical Society of Western Virginia also hosts educational programs and special events throughout the year. These include lectures, workshops, and field trips designed to explore the history and culture of the region. The museum also serves as a resource for local school districts, providing lesson plans and activities to help educate students about their local history.

HISTORY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WESTERN VIRGINIA is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ROANOKE VA. US MID #8405100603

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 639,045 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WESTERN VIRGINIA
PO BOX 1904
ROANOKE
VA
24008-1904

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