CORDOVA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

CORDOVA, AK

20240504-FS-LM-ShorebirdFestivalBirding-0001 Forestry Technician Leah Mullin enjoying shorebird viewing during the annual Shorebird Festival in Cordova, Alaska. USDA Forest Service photo by Leah Mullin.
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The Cordova Historical Museum is located in the heart of Cordova, Alaska. The museum is housed in a historic two-story building, built in 1912 and originally used as a schoolhouse. The museum offers a variety of exhibits on the history of Cordova and the surrounding area, including its traditional Native cultures, its maritime heritage, and its industry.

The museum’s permanent exhibits include artifacts from the area’s Native cultures, including tools, tools, clothing, and artwork. There are also displays on the area’s maritime history, including fishing vessels, photographs, and artifacts from the once-thriving cannery industry. Visitors can also learn about the rich copper mining history of the area and its effect on the development of Cordova.

The museum also hosts a wide range of special events, educational programs, and lectures throughout the year, including the annual Copper River Salmon Festival. The museum also features an outdoor amphitheater where visitors can enjoy live music and performances.

The museum is a great place for visitors to learn about Cordova’s history and culture. It is open year-round and is free of charge.

CORDOVA HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CORDOVA AK. US MID #8400200163

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 38,801 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact CORDOVA HISTORICAL MUSEUM

CORDOVA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 391
CORDOVA
AK
99574-0391

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CORDOVA HISTORICAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400200163
Name CORDOVA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name CORDOVA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 926010338
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 48,752
REVENUE 38,801
LAT/LONG 60.553158, -145.766344
CODES FIPS State Code: 02
FIPS County Code: 261
US Census Tract: 000200
US Census Block: 2016