MASSAC COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

METROPOLIS, IL

Comfy quilt of ancient rock art Which animal is this? Although not long, white-tailed deer have longer tails than the stubby tails of elk, which grow huge antlers. This is a small section of a larger quilt that was displayed at the National Quilt Museum, Paducah, Kentucky.
Comfy quilt of ancient rock art Credit: sniggie

The Massac County Historical Society in Metropolis, Illinois was founded in 1936 by a group of local citizens interested in preserving and sharing the history of the region. The society has been dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Massac County for over 80 years. Located in the heart of Metropolis, the society is a great place to learn about the area’s past.

The historical society operates a museum that houses thousands of artifacts related to the history of Massac County. The museum offers a variety of exhibits, displays, and educational programs that cover a wide range of topics, including the Civil War, the area’s Native American heritage, early pioneers, and more. The society also maintains an extensive collection of historic photographs and documents.

The society is involved in a number of community outreach programs, such as its annual Massac County History Fair, which provides students with an opportunity to explore local history through hands-on activities. The society also publishes a bi-monthly newsletter and a quarterly journal, which provide readers with information on current events, exhibits, and other activities related to the history of Massac County.

The Massac County Historical Society is an important resource for both locals and visitors interested in exploring the history of the area. Through its museum, educational programs, and outreach activities, the society helps to preserve and share the unique history of Massac County.

MASSAC COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in METROPOLIS IL. US MID #8401700995

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).

Comfy quilt of ancient rock art Which animal is this? Although not long, white-tailed deer have longer tails than the stubby tails of elk, which grow huge antlers. This is a small section of a larger quilt that was displayed at the National Quilt Museum, Paducah, Kentucky.
Wicker rats paddle a wicker dragon boat Plaque in Paducah's Inland Waterways Museum: "Gift from [Paducah] Mayor Gayle Kaler, 2014–Made by artisans in Suzhou, China"
Be of good cheer; Super Big Boy is here! Oops, forgot the root beer
Whatever happened to Atomic City? Paducah's gaseous diffusion plant enriched uranium for military uses and commercial power plants from 1952 until 2013.
Whatever happened to Atomic City? Here is what is left of a shuttered nuclear gaseous diffusion plant in West Paducah, Kentucky.
Alligator anyone?
Daybreak on a rivercruise ship Paducah riverfront, Ohio River, Kentucky
Young man pilots a riverboat simulator at Paducah's Inland Waterways Museum
Paducah city lights
Don’t worry about a thing; Superman will save the day!
Smoke meat, not drugs BBQ restaurant sign in downtown Paducah
Munal's Donuts Shop of Paducah

Contact MASSAC COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MASSAC COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
405 MARKET ST
METROPOLIS
IL
62960

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MASSAC COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401700995
Name MASSAC COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 371017619
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201304
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.149576, -88.734971
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 127
US Census Tract: 970400
US Census Block: 1040