SUMTER HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY

AMERICUS, GA

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The Sumter Historic Preservation Society (SHPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of buildings and sites of historical, architectural, and cultural significance to the Sumter County area in Americus, Georgia. Founded in 1981, SHPS is the oldest and largest preservation organization in the region.

SHPS seeks to protect and preserve buildings, sites, and landscapes which are of significance due to their age, design, construction, architectural, or cultural importance. Through its various projects, SHPS seeks to promote a greater understanding of the community’s history and culture.

The organization has completed numerous projects over the years, including the preservation of the historic Windsor Hotel, the restoration of the Windsor Hotel’s original lobby, the preservation of the Andersonville National Historic Site, and the restoration of the historic Rylander Theatre. SHPS also hosts a number of educational programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, walking tours, and historic house tours.

In addition to its preservation work, SHPS is also involved in numerous community outreach initiatives. These initiatives include working with local schools to promote historic preservation, providing funding to community organizations, and working with local businesses to promote economic development.

Overall, the Sumter Historic Preservation Society is a dedicated organization that works to protect and preserve the buildings, sites, and landscapes of historical significance in the Sumter County area. Through its various preservation projects and community outreach initiatives, SHPS continues to make a positive impact on the community.

SUMTER HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in AMERICUS GA. US MID #8401300211

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 213,540 from tax period 201204 (YYYYMM).

Contact SUMTER HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY

SUMTER HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY
PO BOX 961
AMERICUS
GA
31709-0961

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SUMTER HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401300211
Name SUMTER HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237337278
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201204
INCOME 611,109
REVENUE 213,540
LAT/LONG 32.065112, -84.211389
CODES FIPS State Code: 13
FIPS County Code: 261
US Census Tract: 950700
US Census Block: 3018