NELSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LOVINGSTON, VA

old barn in Bryant, Virginia in Nelson County
old barn in Bryant, Virginia Credit: Retronaut

Nelson County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Lovingston, Virginia. It was founded in 1974 with the aim of promoting and preserving the historical, cultural, and architectural heritage of Nelson County. The society operates a museum which houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that help tell the story of Nelson County's past.

The museum is housed in a historic building that was once a courthouse and later a schoolhouse. The exhibits include items related to local industries such as farming, mining, and timbering, as well as displays on the Civil War and other historical events that shaped the county's history. Visitors can also learn about the lives of notable Nelson County residents, including authors, musicians, and politicians.

In addition to its museum, the Nelson County Historical Society hosts events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and special exhibits. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Nelsonite, which provides updates on historical society activities and features articles on local history.

Overall, the Nelson County Historical Society plays an important role in preserving and sharing the rich history of Nelson County, Virginia. Its museum and programs are a valuable resource for both residents and visitors to the area.

NELSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LOVINGSTON VA. US MID #8405100618

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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old barn in Bryant, Virginia in Nelson County
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old house in Bryant, Virginia in Nelson County
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Contact NELSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

NELSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 474
LOVINGSTON
VA
22949-2294

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NELSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8405100618
Name NELSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 541006274
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.768757, -78.869437
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 125
US Census Tract: 950300
US Census Block: 1187