THE AMES SOCIETY

BOGART, GA

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The Ames Society is a non-profit organization located in Bogart, GA. It was founded in 1972 to promote the appreciation and study of American decorative arts and history. The society's name comes from the renowned artist and decorative painter, Adolphus Ames, who lived in the area in the late 19th century.

The society operates a museum and library that contain a vast collection of American decorative arts from the 17th to the 19th centuries. The museum's exhibits showcase a variety of decorative arts, including furniture, silver, ceramics, textiles, and paintings. The library houses a collection of books, manuscripts, and documents related to American decorative arts and history.

The Ames Society also organizes educational programs, lectures, and workshops for the public. It provides opportunities for students, scholars, and enthusiasts to learn about American decorative arts and history through hands-on experiences, research, and lectures.

The society is run by a board of directors and staffed by volunteers. Its mission is to preserve and promote American decorative arts and history for future generations. The Ames Society is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in American decorative arts and history.

THE AMES SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BOGART GA. US MID #8401300732

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).

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THE AMES SOCIETY
1660 JENNINGS MILL RD
BOGART
GA
30622-2532

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MID # 8401300732
Name THE AMES SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 912166241
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.912614, -83.455026
CODES FIPS State Code: 13
FIPS County Code: 219
US Census Tract: 030200
US Census Block: 2004