WEST CHESTER RAILROAD HERITAGE ASSOCIATI
EIN 51-0348050 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A)
What they do
The Mission and Purpose of The West Chester Railroad Heritage Association (WCRHA) is to Collect, Preserve, and Exhibit Railroad Equipment and Artifacts Relating to Railroading With Emphasis On The Southeastern Pennsylvania Region; to Operate A Demonstration Railroad for The Education and Enjoyment of The Public. In Order to Accomplish This Mission, The Following Goals Have Been Established:1. The WCRHA Shall Acquire Equipment, Documents, and Artifacts Relating to Railroading.2. The WCRHA Shall Work to Preserve and Restore Equipment, Documents, and Artifacts So As to Present to The Public An Accurate Picture of Railroad History.3. The WCRHA Shall Interpret The Equipment and Artifacts for The Public. Publications Will Be Available to The Membership and The Public.
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About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1994
- Location
- 500 S ADAMS ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-3810
- County
- Chester
- In care of
- % DAVID WALTER TREASURER