CHRISTIANSBURG INSTITUTE

CHRISTIANSBRG, VA

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Christiansburg Institute was a historically significant educational institution located in Christiansburg, Virginia. It was established in 1866 by the American Missionary Association (AMA) to provide education to freed slaves and their children in the aftermath of the Civil War.

Initially, the school was established as a one-room schoolhouse, but it quickly grew into a larger institution that offered a comprehensive education to students. The curriculum included basic subjects such as reading, writing, and arithmetic, as well as vocational training in agriculture, carpentry, and other trades.

Over the years, the Christiansburg Institute became a significant cultural and educational hub for the African-American community in Virginia. Many notable African-American leaders, including Booker T. Washington, visited the school and spoke to students about the importance of education and self-reliance.

However, in the 1960s, the school faced financial difficulties, and it was eventually forced to close its doors in 1966. Today, efforts are underway to preserve the legacy of the Christiansburg Institute through the establishment of a museum and cultural center on the site of the former school. The museum will serve as a tribute to the school's rich history and the important role it played in the African-American community.

CHRISTIANSBURG INSTITUTE is a History Museum in CHRISTIANSBRG VA. US MID #8405100886

The museum is classed as HST (History 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: $ 29,376 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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CHRISTIANSBURG INSTITUTE INC
PO BOX 433
CHRISTIANSBRG
VA
24068-0433

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MID # 8405100886
Name CHRISTIANSBURG INSTITUTE INC
Alternate Name CHRISTIANSBURG INSTITUTE
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 541975316
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 29,376
REVENUE 29,376
LAT/LONG 37.129883, -80.408855
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 121
US Census Tract: 020800
US Census Block: 1039