MORGANTOWN HISTORY MUSEUM

MORGATOWN, WV

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The Morgantown History Museum is a non-profit institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia that is dedicated to preserving and educating visitors about the history of the city and the surrounding area. The museum was founded in 2018 and is housed in a historic building that was once a furniture store, dating back to the early 1900s.

The exhibits at the Morgantown History Museum cover a wide range of topics, including the early settlement of the area, the growth of industry and commerce, and the impact of major events such as the Civil War and World War II. Visitors can explore artifacts and displays that showcase the lives of early settlers, prominent local figures, and the evolution of the region's economy and culture.

One of the museum's most popular exhibits is the "Mountaineer Memories" display, which features memorabilia and artifacts from West Virginia University, including sports memorabilia, photographs, and other items that celebrate the university's rich history.

In addition to its exhibits, the Morgantown History Museum also hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibits. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday and welcomes visitors of all ages to come and learn about the fascinating history of Morgantown and its surrounding areas.

MORGANTOWN HISTORY MUSEUM is a History Museum in MORGATOWN WV. US MID #8405400079

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).

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FRIENDS OF MORGANTOWN HISTORY MUSEUM
111 HIGH STREET
MORGATOWN
WV
26503

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MORGANTOWN HISTORY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8405400079
Name FRIENDS OF MORGANTOWN HISTORY MUSEUM
Alternate Name MORGANTOWN HISTORY MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 260859732
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.628442, -79.957073
CODES FIPS State Code: 54
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 010102
US Census Block: 2048