AMHERST COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

AMHERST, VA

former Goodwill in Lynchburg, Virginia
former Goodwill in Lynchburg, Virginia Credit: Retronaut

The Amherst County Museum and Historical Society is located in Amherst, Virginia, and is dedicated to preserving the history and cultural heritage of Amherst County. The museum has an extensive collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and other historical objects that showcase the rich history of the region.

The museum is housed in the old Amherst County Courthouse, which was built in 1870 and served as the county courthouse until 1989. The building has been restored and renovated to serve as a museum, and visitors can explore the various exhibits and galleries that highlight the county's history.

The museum's collection includes items related to the Civil War, local agriculture, industry, and transportation, as well as exhibits on the lives of prominent citizens and notable events in the county's history. Visitors can also learn about the region's Native American history and the contributions of African Americans to the county's development.

In addition to its exhibits, the Amherst County Museum and Historical Society hosts a variety of educational programs and events, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours. The museum is open to the public year-round, and admission is free. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Amherst County and the surrounding area.

AMHERST COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in AMHERST VA. US MID #8405100626

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: $ 44,869 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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end of the road in Bryant, Virginia in Nelson County
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Contact AMHERST COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

AMHERST COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
110 TAYLOR STREET
AMHERST
VA
24521

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AMHERST COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8405100626
Name AMHERST COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name AMHERST COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 541031215
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 49,130
REVENUE 44,869
LAT/LONG 37.585464, -79.048815
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 010200
US Census Block: 3000