BOTETOURT COUNTY MUSEUM

FINCASTLE, VA

former Claytor Memorial Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia
former Claytor Memorial Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia Credit: Retronaut

The Botetourt County Museum is located in the historic town of Fincastle, Virginia. The museum is housed in a building that was constructed in 1829 as the town's courthouse. The museum was established in 1966 and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Botetourt County.

The museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the history of the county, including displays on Native American life, colonial settlement, and the Civil War. Visitors can also explore exhibits on the county's agricultural heritage, education, and industry.

One of the highlights of the museum is the collection of artifacts related to Thomas Jefferson's travels through Botetourt County. The collection includes items such as a surveyor's compass and a letter from Jefferson to his cousin, which provide insight into the early history of the county.

The museum also offers educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours. The museum's mission is to engage visitors of all ages in the rich history of Botetourt County and to foster an appreciation for the cultural heritage of the region.

BOTETOURT COUNTY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FINCASTLE VA. US MID #8405100610

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: $ 23,462 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact BOTETOURT COUNTY MUSEUM

BOTETOURT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 468
FINCASTLE
VA
24090-0468

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BOTETOURT COUNTY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8405100610
Name BOTETOURT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name BOTETOURT COUNTY MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 540806136
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 28,276
REVENUE 23,462
LAT/LONG 37.496363, -79.877916
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 023
US Census Tract: 040301
US Census Block: 2009