WEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF AMERICAN GLASS

WESTON, WV

20230525-USDA-RD-WV-LSC-1256 Welcome signs for the town of Glennville, in Gilmer County, WV, on May 25, 2023. Glenville is the county seat of the county. 
Here, Gilmer County Economic Development Authority President Jeff Campbell at the Little Kanawha Water Trail located near the Glenville Truss Bridge in downtown Glenville, WV, on May 25, 2023, discussed the benefits of building an open amphitheater at the bridge's anchorage and improving the Pioneer Trail Network in Gilmer County. The goal of the project is to enhance the region's competitive advantage in the recreational marketplace and take advantage of having the Pioneer Trails pass through several towns along the Little Kanawha Water Trail. Campbell highlighted how this initiative will bring economic, community, cultural, and recreational benefits to the region.

Their strategy is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD), Rural Partners Network (RPN) SMART project approach. This approach has four key strategies, namely: 
1. Building on each region's competitive advantage and leveraging the marketplace 
2. Establishing and maintaining a robust regional infrastructure 
3. Creating revitalized, healthy, and resilient communities 
4. Developing talented and innovative people.

RPN
The Rural Partners Network (RPN) is a government program that aims to assist rural communities in finding resources and funding to create job opportunities, build infrastructure, and support long-term economic stability. This network comprises federal agencies and commissions that work directly with rural communities to enhance their prosperity through job creation, infrastructure development, and community improvement. Led by USDA Rural Development, members of the RPN collaborate to identify resources to help rural people build the futures they envision for the unique places they call home.

RPN deploys federal staff to selected RPN Community Networks located across the United States. These RPN Liaisons collaborate with small, rural communities to understand their needs and the importance of leveraging the programs and resources of various funders and assistance providers to achieve their goals. The Liaisons provide assistance to local individuals in navigating programs, building relationships, and identifying community-driven solutions.

Participating RPN agencies and offices (rural.gov/about#block-views-block-partners-partners-listing) are also joining forces to promote rural priorities as federal programs and policies are developed to address funding gaps, increase access to technical assistance and ensure equitable access to federal funding.

For more information, please go to RURAL.gov, the official website of the Rural Partners Network.

USDA Media by Lance Cheung.
20230525-USDA-RD-WV-LSC-1256 Credit: USDAgov

The West Virginia Museum of American Glass is located in Weston, WV, and is home to an extensive collection of glassware made by American manufacturers. Established in 1993, the museum showcases over 7,000 pieces of glassware, including decorative art glass, functional glassware, and tableware from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Visitors can learn about the history of American glassmaking and craftsmanship through the museum's exhibits and educational programs. The museum's collection includes pieces from companies such as Fenton Art Glass, Cambridge Glass, and Blenko Glass, as well as rare and unique pieces from other lesser-known manufacturers.

In addition to its permanent collection, the museum hosts temporary exhibits and special events throughout the year. The museum also offers glassblowing demonstrations and workshops, allowing visitors to witness the glassmaking process firsthand.

The West Virginia Museum of American Glass is housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century building, which was once home to the former Weston WV Glass Company. The museum's location in the heart of West Virginia's glassmaking region makes it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and art of American glass.

WEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF AMERICAN GLASS is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WESTON WV. US MID #8405400195

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: $ 72,526 from tax period 201303 (YYYYMM).

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WV MUSEUM OF AMERICAN GLASS
230 MAIN AVE
WESTON
WV
26452

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MID # 8405400195
Name WV MUSEUM OF AMERICAN GLASS
Alternate Name WEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF AMERICAN GLASS
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 550728726
NTEECC A51
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201303
INCOME 91,366
REVENUE 72,526
LAT/LONG 39.038645, -80.466734
CODES FIPS State Code: 54
FIPS County Code: 041
US Census Tract: 967400
US Census Block: 2040