NEW ATHENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FREEBURG, IL
The New Athens Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Freeburg, Illinois, dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the town of New Athens and the surrounding area. The society was founded in 1972 and has since grown to become an important cultural institution in the region.
The society operates a museum located in the historic Freeburg City Hall building, which houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the history of the area. The museum is open to the public and offers educational programs, exhibits, and events throughout the year.
The society also maintains several historic buildings in the area, including the 1839 New Athens Academy, which was once a prominent school in the region, and the 1886 Freeburg Depot, which served as a hub for transportation and commerce in the early 20th century.
In addition to its preservation efforts, the New Athens Historical Society also offers genealogical research services for those interested in tracing their family history in the area. The society is run by a dedicated group of volunteers and is funded through donations, grants, and memberships.
NEW ATHENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FREEBURG IL. US MID #8401701357
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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NEW ATHENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
933 BAY POINTE DR
FREEBURG
IL
62243-2737
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NEW ATHENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information
| MID # | 8401701357 |
| Name | NEW ATHENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
| Alternate Name | |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 900576285 |
| NTEECC | A80 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 38.416813, -89.876862 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 163 US Census Tract: 503906 US Census Block: 2077 |