LAFAYETTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MINERS MUSEUM

LAFAYETTE, CO

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The Lafayette Historical Society Miners Museum in Lafayette County is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the area's rich and diverse mining history. Established in 2018, the museum works to preserve, interpret, and promote the mining and industrial heritage of Lafayette County and the surrounding area. The museum is housed in a restored historic building that dates back to 1875.

The museum's collections are focused on the history of mining and industry, and include artifacts such as photographs, documents, and minerals. The museum also features a variety of interactive exhibits, such as a scale model of a mine, a replica of a historic mine entrance, and a series of videos and audio recordings that tell the stories of local miners and their families. The museum also houses a research library, which is open to the public.

The museum also offers educational programs, such as guided tours, lectures, and activities for children and adults. These programs aim to provide visitors with a better understanding of the history of mining and industry in the area.

The Lafayette Historical Society Miners Museum is an important resource for learning about the history of the area, and it is a great place for families and individuals to explore and learn about the area's past.

LAFAYETTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MINERS MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LAFAYETTE CO. US MID #8400800060

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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LAFAYETTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MINERS MUSEUM

LAFAYETTE
CO
80026-0186

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MID # 8400800060
Name LAFAYETTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MINERS MUSEUM
Alternate Name LAFAYETTE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MINERS MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.994362, -105.095657
CODES FIPS State Code: 08
FIPS County Code: 013
US Census Tract: 012905
US Census Block: 1036