ALAMEDA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

OAKLAND, CA

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The Alameda County Historical Society (ACHS) is a non-profit organization located in Oakland, California. Founded in 1926, it is the oldest historical society in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The mission of ACHS is to promote the understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of Alameda County through research, education, and the preservation of historical artifacts.

The ACHS operates out of the historic Dimond District of Oakland, California, and is housed in the historic Dimond Branch Library, the first public library in Alameda County. It offers a variety of programs and services to the community, including lectures and educational programs, museum tours, genealogical research services, and exhibitions.

The main holdings of the ACHS include photographs, newspaper clippings, artifacts, and other resources related to the history of Alameda County. The ACHS also holds a collection of more than 14,000 books, including rare books, manuscripts, and other materials related to the history of the region. Additionally, the ACHS has an extensive collection of photographs depicting the history of Alameda County, as well as a wide range of archival material documenting the development of the county.

The ACHS also maintains a research library and archives, and offers public access to its holdings. It also offers a variety of publications, including books, pamphlets, and maps, and a free newsletter, Alameda County History. The ACHS also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including lectures, exhibitions, and field trips.

ALAMEDA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OAKLAND CA. US MID #8400602556

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Contact ALAMEDA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ALAMEDA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 13145
OAKLAND
CA
94661

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ALAMEDA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8400602556
Name ALAMEDA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 946132782
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.827762, -122.254359
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 404101
US Census Block: 2014