BERWYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BERWYN, IL

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The Berwyn Historical Society was founded in 1911 and is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Berwyn, Illinois' history. The Society is a non-profit organization that serves the community by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting artifacts, documents, photographs, and other items that tell the stories of the people who have lived in Berwyn.

The Society works to educate the public about Berwyn's past through educational programs and by providing access to its collections. The Society also sponsors a wide range of programs, lectures, and activities. These programs are designed to engage the community and to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and dialogue.

The Society's museum is located in Proksa Park and houses a variety of artifacts, documents, photographs, and historical items from Berwyn's past. The museum is open to the public and admission is free. Visitors can explore the permanent exhibits, which include artifacts from Berwyn's urban and rural past, as well as rotating exhibits that focus on Berwyn's history.

The Society also offers a variety of educational and outreach programs for students, teachers, and community members. These programs include field trips and hands-on activities that allow visitors to learn about Berwyn's history and culture. The Society also hosts annual events such as the Berwyn Historical Society's Annual Vintage Baseball Game, which offers a glimpse into the game's history and traditions.

The Berwyn Historical Society is committed to preserving and educating the public about Berwyn's history. The Society's mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit materials that tell the stories of the people who have lived in Berwyn, and to offer educational and outreach programs that celebrate the city's rich history and culture.

BERWYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BERWYN IL. US MID #8401700625

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).

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7-25-23, Metra MP36PH-3S 423 At Bensenville, IL with train 2216 to Chicago.

Contact BERWYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BERWYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 479
BERWYN
IL
60402-6040

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BERWYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401700625
Name BERWYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 363048026
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.846037, -87.791966
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 814900
US Census Block: 1005