PORTAGE CANAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED

PORTAGE, WI

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'Although close they chose me over Pepé Le Pew' Credit: sniggie

The Portage Canal Society Incorporated is a non-profit organization based in Portage, Wisconsin. The society was founded in 1982 with the aim of preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Portage Canal, which played a significant role in the economic development of the city and the region in the 19th century.

The society operates the Portage Canal Museum, which showcases exhibits and artifacts related to the canal and its history. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once a hotel and tavern, which served as a gathering place for canal workers and travelers in the early days.

The society also offers educational programs and events for the community, including guided tours of the canal and its surroundings, lectures, and workshops. The society works closely with local schools and organizations to promote awareness and appreciation of the canal's history and its significance to the region.

In addition to its educational and cultural activities, the society is also involved in preservation efforts, working to maintain and restore historic structures and landmarks along the canal. The society is run by a board of directors and relies on the support of volunteers and donors to carry out its mission.

PORTAGE CANAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PORTAGE WI. US MID #8405500671

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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Contact PORTAGE CANAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED

PORTAGE CANAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED
PO BOX 847
PORTAGE
WI
53901-0847

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PORTAGE CANAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED Information

MID # 8405500671
Name PORTAGE CANAL SOCIETY INCORPORATED
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 391942985
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.551398, -89.468971
CODES FIPS State Code: 55
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 970400
US Census Block: 1075