LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

DIXON, IL

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The Lee County Historical Society was established in 1957 and is located in Dixon, Illinois. The society’s dedicated mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Lee County, Illinois. The society is dedicated to educating the public on the history of the county and its people. They strive to provide accurate, reliable information to the public.

The LCHS is a 501 (c) (3) organization and is funded through donations, grants, and membership fees. The Society's collection includes artifacts, photographs, documents, books, maps, newspapers, and other materials that relate to the history of Lee County. The collection is housed in two buildings: the main museum building, which contains the majority of the artifacts and documents, and the research library, which houses the books, maps, and newspaper archives.

The Society hosts a variety of programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and exhibits. The Society also offers educational opportunities for students, including field trips and educational programs.

The Society is governed by a Board of Directors and is supported by a staff of volunteers. The Society is open to the public and offers free admission. Visitors can explore the museum and research library, attend programs, and purchase books and other items from their gift shop.

LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DIXON IL. US MID #8401700410

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 LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
113 MADISON AVE
DIXON
IL
61021

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LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401700410
Name LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237380552
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.841845, -89.487953
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 103
US Census Tract: 000600
US Census Block: 1022