GLOUCESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN VIRGINIA

GLOUCESTER, VA

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The Gloucester Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Gloucester, Virginia. Founded in 1959, the society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Gloucester County and its surrounding areas. The society operates the Gloucester Museum of History, which features exhibits on local history and culture, including Native American artifacts, colonial-era items, and Civil War memorabilia.

The Gloucester Historical Society also maintains several historic properties, including the Botetourt Building, a 1770s-era structure that was once home to Virginia Governor Norborne Berkeley, and the Edge Hill House, a 19th-century farmhouse that was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. The society also hosts regular events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and workshops.

The Gloucester Historical Society is staffed by volunteers and relies on donations and grants to support its operations. The society's mission is to educate the public about Gloucester County's rich history and to inspire an appreciation for the region's cultural heritage.

GLOUCESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN VIRGINIA is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GLOUCESTER VA. US MID #8405100639

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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GLOUCESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN VIRGINIA
P 0 BOX 1812
GLOUCESTER
VA
23061

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MID # 8405100639
Name GLOUCESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN VIRGINIA
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 541096330
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.42913, -76.529447
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 073
US Census Tract: 100201
US Census Block: 1015