PROSPECT HOUSE AND CIVIL WAR MUSEUM
EIN 27-3631846 · Museums (A50)
What they do
Preserve The Colehour Collection, The Prospect House, Its Contents, and The Surrounding Grounds.Bring Colehours Story and Era to Life for People of All Ages Through Activities and Events, Including Live and Virtual Tours of The Civil War Museum and The Prospect House, Educational and Interpretive Programs, and Commemorative Events.Enhance Understanding of The Civil War Era and Its Impact On Those Who Fought By Employing Various Means, Including:1. Publishing Original Documents From The Colehour Collection.2. Making The Collection Available to Scholars, Students and Others Interested In Understanding The Civil War Era and Its People.3. Expanding The Collection of Colehour Family Artifacts and Related Source Materials.
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ContactBRIAN WYNEKENPresident
In care of% JAY JOHNSON
Mailing address403 N LAKE AVE, BATTLE LAKE, MN 56515-4054
Main phone(218) 864-4008Source: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
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- Recognized since
- February 2012
- County
- Otter Tail
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