AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY

AUGUSTA, GA

The Augusta Museum of History is located in Augusta, Georgia and is the oldest and largest history museum in the Central Savannah River Area. Founded in 1937, this museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the area’s past. It encompasses a variety of topics, from the history of the Native Americans of the region to the industrial and agricultural development of the area.

The museum’s collections include artifacts from the pre-colonial era, artifacts from the colonial period, and artifacts from the post-civil war period. These collections include a variety of objects, from tools and weapons to furniture and clothing. The museum also holds artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries, such as the original Augusta Chronicle newspaper office, the first electric streetcar in Augusta, the first telephone switchboard in Augusta, and the first Augusta telephone.

In addition to its collections, the museum offers educational programs and lectures, as well as an array of family-friendly activities. These include guided tours, interactive exhibits, and special events. The museum also hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions, such as the annual “Augusta’s African American History” exhibition.

The Augusta Museum of History is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Admission is free for members, and for non-members, there is a nominal fee. The museum also offers a gift shop, which features books and other souvenirs related to the history of Augusta. The museum is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area.

AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY is a History Museum in AUGUSTA GA. US MID #8401300665

The museum is classed as HST (History 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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 632,583 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• website: http://augustamuseum.org

AUGUSTA MUSEUM OF HISTORY INC
560 REYNOLDS ST
AUGUSTA
GA
30901-1430

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