FRIENDS OF BLAIR MOUNTAIN

CHARLESTON, WV

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Friends of Blair Mountain is a non-profit organization based in Charleston, West Virginia, that is dedicated to preserving the historic Blair Mountain battlefield site. The organization was established in 2005 and has been working tirelessly to protect the site from destruction and ensure its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.

Blair Mountain, located in Logan County, West Virginia, is a significant site in the history of labor and civil rights in the United States. The mountain was the site of a major battle in 1921 between coal miners and company owners over workers' rights, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of people. The battle played a crucial role in the establishment of labor laws and union rights in the U.S.

Friends of Blair Mountain works to raise awareness about the historical significance of the site and the need to preserve it for future generations. The organization conducts research, organizes educational programs, and advocates for the site's protection. They also work with local communities and stakeholders to promote sustainable economic development in the region.

In addition to its preservation efforts, Friends of Blair Mountain also works to promote social justice and environmental sustainability. The organization's members are dedicated to ensuring that the legacy of the Blair Mountain battle is not forgotten and that the site remains a symbol of the struggle for workers' rights and civil liberties.

FRIENDS OF BLAIR MOUNTAIN is a History Museum in CHARLESTON WV. US MID #8405400263

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).

Contact FRIENDS OF BLAIR MOUNTAIN

FRIENDS OF BLAIR MOUNTAIN
ONE MORRIS STREET 404
CHARLESTON
WV
25707-0206

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FRIENDS OF BLAIR MOUNTAIN Information

MID # 8405400263
Name FRIENDS OF BLAIR MOUNTAIN
Alternate Name
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 800816369
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.343274, -81.631087
CODES FIPS State Code: 54
FIPS County Code: 011
US Census Tract: 000600
US Census Block: 1014