STEAMBOAT ERA MUSEUM
IRVINGTON, VA
The Steamboat Era Museum is located in Irvington, Virginia, and is dedicated to preserving the history of steamboats and their role in the development of the Chesapeake Bay region. The museum is housed in a building that was once a general store and post office, and it features a variety of exhibits and artifacts that highlight the importance of steamboats in the area.
Visitors to the museum can learn about the history of steamboats on the Chesapeake Bay through exhibits that showcase the various types of boats that were used, as well as the people and industries that relied on them. The museum also features a collection of photographs, models, and artifacts that provide a glimpse into the daily life of those who worked on and traveled aboard steamboats.
One of the highlights of the museum is the restored steamboat, the "Claud W. Somers," which is docked outside and open for tours. The Somers was built in 1919 and was used to transport people and goods up and down the Rappahannock River until the mid-20th century. Visitors can explore the boat's engine room, pilot house, and passenger quarters and learn about the challenges and rewards of traveling by steamboat.
Overall, the Steamboat Era Museum offers a fascinating look at a bygone era and the important role that steamboats played in shaping the Chesapeake Bay region.
STEAMBOAT ERA MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in IRVINGTON VA. US MID #8405100874
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). 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: $ 137,657 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).
Contact STEAMBOAT ERA MUSEUM
- website: http://www.steamboateramuseum.org
STEAMBOAT MUSEUM AT IRVINGTON INC
PO BOX 132
IRVINGTON
VA
23175
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STEAMBOAT ERA MUSEUM Information
MID # | 8405100874 |
Name | STEAMBOAT MUSEUM AT IRVINGTON INC |
Alternate Name | STEAMBOAT ERA MUSEUM |
Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 541945448 |
NTEECC | A50 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 160,838 |
REVENUE | 137,657 |
LAT/LONG | 37.65974, -76.599586 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 51 FIPS County Code: 119 US Census Tract: 951000 US Census Block: 3034 |