GARFIELD HERITAGE SOCIETY INC

LAFOX, IL

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Garfield Heritage Society Inc is a non-profit organization located in LaFox, Illinois, dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Garfield Farm, a historic farmstead dating back to the 1840s. The society was established in 1971 and has since been working tirelessly to protect and promote the rich cultural heritage of the farm and its surrounding areas, including the early settlers, Native Americans, and the agricultural practices of the time.

The Garfield Heritage Society Inc offers various programs, events, and activities throughout the year, including tours of the farm, workshops, lectures, and educational programs for all ages. Visitors can explore the farm's historic buildings, including a brick farmhouse, a barn, blacksmith shop, and a granary. The society also maintains a museum and a research library, which contains a vast collection of historical documents and artifacts related to the Garfield Farm and the surrounding area.

The society also hosts an annual Garfield Farm Fall Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors from across the state. The festival features live music, food, crafts, and demonstrations of traditional farming practices, including horse-drawn plowing and harvesting.

Through its efforts, the Garfield Heritage Society Inc has become a vital resource for preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Garfield Farm and the surrounding area. The society's dedication and commitment to preserving the history of the farm and the surrounding area have earned it a reputation as one of the leading historical organizations in the state of Illinois.

GARFIELD HERITAGE SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LAFOX IL. US MID #8401700603

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: $ 157,296 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

20240328 02 near Diehl Road & Eola Road
7-25-23, Metra MP36PH-3S 405 Rounding the bend east of the Schaumburg, IL station with nine car rush hour Metra train 2235 at 5:53 PM. The unit is the Milwaukee Road heritage unit.
7-25-23, Metra MP36PH-3S 421 Metra MP36PH-3S 421 accelerates train 2248 away from the Roselle, IL station.
7-25-23, Metra F59PHI 92 Running a few minutes late at Roselle, IL station is Metra train 2239 led by F59PHI 92. The unit is ex. Amtrak Cascade Service 469.
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Contact GARFIELD HERITAGE SOCIETY INC

GARFIELD HERITAGE SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 403
LAFOX
IL
60147-0403

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GARFIELD HERITAGE SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8401700603
Name GARFIELD HERITAGE SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 362943960
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 174,055
REVENUE 157,296
LAT/LONG 41.882248, -88.411611
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 089
US Census Tract: 854501
US Census Block: 4025