LA GRANGE AREA HISTORICAL SCTY
LA GRANGE, IL
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
- telephone: 7084824248
- website: lagrangehistory.org
LAGRANGE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
444 S LA GRANGE RD
LA GRANGE
IL
60525
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LA GRANGE AREA HISTORICAL SCTY Information
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 |