LA GRANGE AREA HISTORICAL SCTY

LA GRANGE, IL

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The La Grange Area Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that seeks to preserve, promote, and protect the history of the La Grange area in La Grange, Illinois. Founded in 1975, the Society is dedicated to preserving the unique cultural heritage of the area through research, education, and the collection of artifacts representing the region's history. The Society is based in the historic Old La Grange Train Station, in the heart of the downtown area.

The Society collects and preserves documents, photographs, artifacts, and other materials related to the history of La Grange, as well as conducting oral histories and researching the history of the area. The Society also offers educational programs, guided tours, and workshops in order to engage the community and share the history of the area with locals and visitors alike. In addition, the Society hosts special events and receptions throughout the year, such as the La Grange Art Fair and the La Grange Historic Home Tour.

The Society also operates a museum, the La Grange Area Historical Museum, which houses the Society’s collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents. The museum also features multimedia exhibits, interactive displays, and hands-on activities that provide insight into the history of the La Grange area. The Society also maintains a library of books, periodicals, and other materials related to the history of the region.

Overall, the La Grange Area Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the unique cultural heritage of the La Grange area through research, education, and the collection of artifacts. Through its various programs and activities, the Society strives to engage the community in learning about the history of the area and to ensure that the area’s history is remembered and celebrated for years to come.

LA GRANGE AREA HISTORICAL SCTY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LA GRANGE IL. US MID #8401700397

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Contact LA GRANGE AREA HISTORICAL SCTY

LAGRANGE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
444 S LA GRANGE RD
LA GRANGE
IL
60525

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MID # 8401700397
Name LAGRANGE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name LA GRANGE AREA HISTORICAL SCTY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237279906
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.80583, -87.869375
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 819600
US Census Block: 2011