AURORA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

AURORA, WV

The Aurora Area Historical Society Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the town of Aurora, West Virginia. Founded in 1989, the society operates a museum located in the historic Aurora Opera House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum features exhibits showcasing the town's rich history, including the Aurora Project, a failed attempt at creating a utopian community in the 19th century. The museum also houses a collection of artifacts and photographs that document life in Aurora and the surrounding area over the years.

In addition to the museum, the Aurora Area Historical Society Inc sponsors a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and historical reenactments. The society also maintains a research library that is open to the public by appointment.

The Aurora Area Historical Society Inc is run by a volunteer board of directors and relies on donations and grants to fund its operations. The society's mission is to educate the community about the town's history and to inspire curiosity and appreciation for the past.

AURORA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in AURORA WV. US MID #8405400220

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).

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AURORA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 100
AURORA
WV
26705-0100

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