RURAL RETREAT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RURAL RETREAT, VA

THOMPSON VALLEY I grew up in Thompson Valley in Tazewell County, Virginia. Some of my early ancestors, Archibald and William Thompson were the first settlers of the area obtaining Land grans in 1789 and 1793. They are buried in cemeteries in the valley that bears their name.
THOMPSON VALLEY Credit: SneakinDeacon

The Rural Retreat Historical Society is a non-profit organization based in Rural Retreat, Virginia that aims to preserve and promote the town's rich local history. Founded in 2000, the Society is made up of a group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the town's heritage for future generations.

The Society's headquarters is located in a historic building known as the Depot, which was built in 1914 and served as a train station for the Norfolk and Western Railway. The Depot now serves as a museum and community center, showcasing exhibits and artifacts that tell the story of Rural Retreat's past.

The Society hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including historical lectures, tours of local landmarks, and community festivals. They also maintain a genealogical library and archives, which contains a wealth of information about the town's early settlers and families.

The Rural Retreat Historical Society is committed to preserving the town's history and promoting its cultural heritage. Through their efforts, they hope to inspire future generations to appreciate and celebrate the town's unique past.

RURAL RETREAT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RURAL RETREAT VA. US MID #8405100812

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).

Contact RURAL RETREAT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

RURAL RETREAT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 477
RURAL RETREAT
VA
24368

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RURAL RETREAT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8405100812
Name RURAL RETREAT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name RURAL RETREAT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 541805541
NTEECC B82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.890819, -81.276041
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 197
US Census Tract: 050301
US Census Block: 2084