Northeast Georgia History Center at Brenau University Inc.
Northeast Georgia History Center at Brenau University Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
WE ARE DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND SHARING THE HISTORY OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA. WE ARE A LEADING RESOURCE FOR PROMOTING A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CULTURAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE REGION.
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EXHIBIT GALLERIES: 1.LAND OF PROMISE OUR SIGNATURE EXHIBITION TELLS PERSONAL STORIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE LIVED IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA. FROM THE FIRST TO ARRIVE THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGO, TO THE COMING OF EUROPEAN SETTLEMENT, TO THE MODERNIZING FORCES OF RAILROADS AND INDUSTRY, LEARN ABOUT THE TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE CALLED THIS UNIQUE REGION HOME. 2.MATHIS FOLK ART GALLERY THE FOLK POTTERY EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS BOTH HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY WORKS FROM NOTABLE NORTHEAST GEORGIA ARTISANS FROM THE 19TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EXHIBIT GALLERIES. INFORMATION ABOUT EXHIBIT GALLERIES (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2) 3.ED DODD & MARK TRAIL TELLING THE STORY OF MARK TRAIL, AN ADVENTURE COMIC STRIP DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT, THIS EXHIBIT FEATURES ARTIFACTS FROM THE STRIP'S CREATOR, GAINESVILLE NATIVE ED DODD 4.NORTHEAST GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME A TRIBUTE TO THOSE FROM NORTHEAST GEORGIA WHO'S ATHLETIC ABILITIES HAVE ACHIEVED NATIONAL RECOGNITION . 5.CHANGING EXHIBITS WHETHER HIGHLIGHTING ITEMS FROM THE HISTORY CENTER'S COLLECTIONS OR A TRAVELING EXHIBIT FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION, THIS GALLERY PRESENTS 2-3 NEW ROTATING EXHIBITS EACH YEAR. B.WHITE PATH CABIN WHITE PATH WAS A REGIONAL CHEROKEE LEADER WHO PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN HIS TRIBE'S HISTORY BEFORE HIS DEATH ON THE TRAIL OF TEARS. IN HIS HOME YOU CAN SEE WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE FOR BOTH THE CHEROKEE INDIANS AND EARLY WHITE SETTLERS IN THIS CABIN WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1780. C.HERRIN BLACK SMITH SHOP AN 1870S CABIN CONVERTED INTO A BLACKSMITH SHOP SHOWS THE CONTINUITY OF AMERICA'S OLDEST CRAFT USING DISPLAYS AND LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS. D.AMERICAN FREEDOM GARDEN A BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDEN THAT PAYS TRIBUTE TO ALL VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES WHO HAVE PRESERVED THE GIFT OF FREEDOM. E.FOCKELE VICTORY GARDEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HALL COUNTY MASTER GARDNERS, THIS ACTIVE REPRODUCTION OF A WWII-ERA GARDEN TELLS HANDS-ON STORY OF AGRICULTURE IN NORTHEAST GEORGIA YEAR-ROUND. F.HISTORIC COLLECTIONS THE CORE OF OUR EXHIBIT AND PRESERVATION EFFORTS, THE HISTORY CENTER'S COLLECTION OF OVER 15,000 ARTIFACTS ARE USED IN EXHIBITS AND BY RESEARCHERS. RANGING FROM ANCIENT INDIAN POTTERY SHARDS TO MODERN VEHICLES, PROPER CARE AND DISPLAY OF THESE TREASURES IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Our purpose is to ensure that continuing generations receive a solid grounding in their past, a sense of place in the present, and the knowledge to create a better future for themselves and their community.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “We are dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of northeast georgia. we are a leading resource for promoting a greater understanding of the cultural, social, economic, and political history of the region.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as GA.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is PO BOX 1451, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30503.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2019 is 5.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $30,083.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1981.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $151,790 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $17,759 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.