BOTETOURT COUNTY MUSEUM
FINCASTLE, VA
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
- telephone: 5404738394
- website: http://www.bothistsoc.org
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 |