PEARL S BUCK BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM

HILLSBORO, WV

20221004-FS-MNF-AT-001_USDA Forest Service photo by Andrew Taddie. View along the Highland Scenic Highway looking east, Monongahela National Forest, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, October 4, 2022. (USDA Forest Service photo by Andrew Taddie).
20221004-FS-MNF-AT-001_USDA Forest Service photo by Andrew Taddie. Credit: usfs_Eastern_Region

The Pearl S Buck Birthplace Museum is a historic house located in Hillsboro, West Virginia. The museum is dedicated to the life and work of Pearl S Buck, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and humanitarian who was born in the house in 1892.

The museum is housed in a two-story wooden farmhouse that was built in the late 1800s. The house has been restored to its original condition, and visitors can see the rooms where Pearl S Buck was born and spent her early childhood.

The museum features a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the life and work of Pearl S Buck. Visitors can see her personal belongings, including her writing desk, typewriter, and books. There are also exhibits that explore her humanitarian work, including her efforts to promote cross-cultural understanding and her advocacy for women's rights.

In addition to the museum, the Pearl S Buck Birthplace also includes a gift shop and a research library. The gift shop offers a selection of books, souvenirs, and other items related to Pearl S Buck and her work. The research library is open to scholars and researchers who are interested in studying Pearl S Buck and her legacy.

Overall, the Pearl S Buck Birthplace Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone who is interested in literature, history, or social justice. The museum provides a unique glimpse into the life of one of America's most important writers and activists.

PEARL S BUCK BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HILLSBORO WV. US MID #8405400148

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 59,291 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact PEARL S BUCK BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM

PEARL S BUCK BIRTHPLACE FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 126
HILLSBORO
WV
24946-0126

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PEARL S BUCK BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8405400148
Name PEARL S BUCK BIRTHPLACE FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name PEARL S BUCK BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 550491147
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 59,291
REVENUE 59,291
LAT/LONG 38.195293, -80.273678
CODES FIPS State Code: 54
FIPS County Code: 075
US Census Tract: 960300
US Census Block: 1053