GALENA-JO DAVIESS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

GALENA, IL

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The Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Galena, Illinois dedicated to preserving the history of Jo Daviess County. Founded in 1890, the Society is a museum and research center that collects and preserves artifacts and documents related to the history of Jo Daviess County. The Society also offers educational programs, lectures, tours, and special events related to the history of the area.

The museum is located in a historic building in downtown Galena and is home to an extensive collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that illustrate the history of the area. The museum also houses a research library with a wide selection of books, periodicals, and other materials related to the history of Galena and Jo Daviess County. The library is open to the public and visitors are encouraged to use the resources for research and studying.

The Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society also offers a variety of educational programs to both adults and children. Programs include guided tours of Galena’s historic sites, lectures by local experts on topics related to local history, and classes on a variety of topics such as genealogy and local history. The Society also hosts special events throughout the year such as lectures and celebrations related to important figures in the history of Galena and Jo Daviess County.

The Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society is committed to preserving the history of the area for future generations. Through its museum, research library, and educational programs, the Society strives to promote an understanding of the unique history of the area and ensure that it is remembered and appreciated for generations to come.

GALENA-JO DAVIESS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GALENA IL. US MID #8401700567

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 456,895 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact GALENA-JO DAVIESS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

GALENA-JO DAVIESS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
211 S BENCH ST
GALENA
IL
61036-2203

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GALENA-JO DAVIESS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401700567
Name GALENA-JO DAVIESS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name GALENA-JO DAVIESS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 362416177
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 530,648
REVENUE 456,895
LAT/LONG 42.415869, -90.43004
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 085
US Census Tract: 020300
US Census Block: 4019