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- EIN 13-6153378
- (718) 881-8900
- 3309 Bainbridge Ave Bronx NY 10467-2850 USA
- www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Historical Societies & Historic Preservation
Mission: The bronx is a microcosm of the story of america. The bronx is home to 1. 4 million people with a rich diversity of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Since colonial days, the bronx has stood at the crossroads of american history. The bronx county historical society was founded in 1955 to preserve the heritage of this thriving community. The society administers the colonial era valentine-varian house, which serves as the museum of bronx history; the bronx county archives; an extensive research library; and poe cottage, the final home of america's great 19th century poet and author, edgar allan poe. Both historic houses are listed in the national register of historic places. The society is not only dedicated to preserving bronx history. It also offers a variety of programs for the casual visitor, tourist, business person, student, or researcher interested in learning more about contemporary life in the bronx.
Programs: Operation of local historic facilities - poe cottage, valentine-varian house 3309 and 3313 bainbridge avenue, including the bronx county museum, archives, maintaining and operating historical sites for the public and visitors and the bronx research library.
educational programs and research on items of local historic importance including maintenance of museum collections