LYONS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LYONS, CO

The Lyons Historical Society (LHS) is a not-for-profit organization located in Lyons, Colorado. Established in 1976, the society is dedicated to preserving the unique history of Lyons and its surrounding areas.

The LHS holds regular meetings and programs throughout the year, typically at the Lyons Community Center. These events typically involve educational activities, such as lectures and discussions, as well as hands-on activities such as guided walking tours. The society also hosts annual events such as the Lyons History Fair, which features displays and presentations on the history of the local area.

The LHS is also involved in a wide range of projects to promote and preserve the history of Lyons. The society is currently working to renovate the historic Lyons Depot, a train station built in 1892 that served as a stop along the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad. LHS is also involved in local historical preservation efforts, such as the restoration of the historic Lyons Mill, and has been actively involved in the preservation of the Lyons Cemetery.

The LHS is funded primarily through membership dues, donations, and grants. The society also holds regular fundraisers throughout the year, such as bake sales, book sales, and rummage sales. All proceeds from these events are used to support the LHS’s various activities and projects.

In addition to its educational and preservation activities, the LHS also serves as a resource for researchers who are interested in learning more about the history of Lyons. The society maintains an extensive archive of photographs, documents, and artifacts related to Lyons’ history, and members are available to answer questions and provide assistance to researchers.

LYONS HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LYONS CO. US MID #8400800446

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 26,691 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 3038236692

LYONS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 9
LYONS
CO
80540-0009

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