NORTHERN APPALACHIAN COAL MINING HERITAGE ASSOCIATION

FAIRMONT, WV

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The Northern Appalachian Coal Mining Heritage Association (NACMHA) is a non-profit organization located in Fairmont, West Virginia. It was established in 1997 with the aim of preserving the history and heritage of coal mining in the Northern Appalachian region. The association is dedicated to educating the public about the impact of coal mining on the region's economy, culture, and environment.

NACMHA maintains a museum that houses a collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and mining equipment that showcase the history of coal mining in the Northern Appalachian region. The museum is open to the public and offers guided tours to visitors. In addition to the museum, NACMHA also provides educational programs and conducts research on the history of coal mining in the region.

The association is actively involved in promoting tourism in the region by organizing events like the annual Coal Heritage Trail Festival. The festival celebrates the rich history and heritage of coal mining in the region and attracts visitors from all over the country.

NACMHA is run by a board of directors and relies on volunteers and donations to maintain its operations. Its mission is to ensure that the legacy of coal mining in Northern Appalachia is preserved for future generations to learn from and appreciate.

NORTHERN APPALACHIAN COAL MINING HERITAGE ASSOCIATION is a History Museum in FAIRMONT WV. US MID #8405400232

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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Contact NORTHERN APPALACHIAN COAL MINING HERITAGE ASSOCIATION

telephone: 3045341776
website: www.orgsites.com/wv/nacmha

NORTHERN APPALACHIAN COAL MINING HERITAGE ASSOCIATION INC
3 HOLLEN CIRCLE
FAIRMONT
WV
26554-5020

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MID #	8405400232
Name	NORTHERN APPALACHIAN COAL MINING HERITAGE ASSOCIATION INC
Alternate Name	NORTHERN APPALACHIAN COAL MINING HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
Classification	History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	550772550
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	39.474879, -80.162624
CODES	FIPS State Code: 54 FIPS County Code: 049 US Census Tract: 020300 US Census Block: 5006