COLLECTIONS OF LIFE AND HERITAGE, INC.

ATLANTA, GA

Parasteatoda Lunata Cob Web Spider on a Mushroom - Chattahochee River NRA - Atlanta, Georgia
Parasteatoda Lunata Cob Web Spider on a Mushroom - Chattahochee River NRA - Atlanta, Georgia Credit: Peter Ciro Photography

Collections of Life and Heritage, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Atlanta, GA, that seeks to preserve and promote African American history and culture. The organization was founded in 2003 by Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado, a historian and cultural preservationist, with the aim of collecting and sharing stories, artifacts, and traditions that reflect the rich and diverse experiences of African Americans.

Collections of Life and Heritage, Inc. operates several programs and initiatives that engage the community and educate the public about African American heritage. These include the Living History Program, which brings together elders and youth to share stories and wisdom about the past; the Heritage Preservation Program, which offers workshops and seminars on genealogy, oral history, and artifact preservation; and the African American Heritage Tour, which takes visitors on a journey through historic landmarks and cultural sites in Atlanta.

Collections of Life and Heritage, Inc. also maintains a collection of over 1,000 artifacts, photographs, documents, and other items that document African American history and culture, with a particular focus on the Atlanta area. The organization partners with schools, museums, and other institutions to provide access to this collection and to promote the study and appreciation of African American history.

Overall, Collections of Life and Heritage, Inc. is a vital resource for preserving and sharing the stories and traditions of African Americans in Atlanta and beyond. Its programs and collections serve as a testament to the resilience, creativity, and contributions of African Americans to American society.

COLLECTIONS OF LIFE AND HERITAGE, INC. is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ATLANTA GA. US MID #8401300114

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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COLLECTIONS OF LIFE AND HERITAGE, INC.
135 AUBURN AVE., NE
ATLANTA
GA
30303

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COLLECTIONS OF LIFE AND HERITAGE, INC. Information

MID # 8401300114
Name COLLECTIONS OF LIFE AND HERITAGE, INC.
Alternate Name COLLECTIONS OF LIFE AND HERITAGE, INC.
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.755535, -84.383284
CODES FIPS State Code: 13
FIPS County Code: 121
US Census Tract: 002800
US Census Block: 1029