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address:6755 Newlin Avenue Whittier, CA 90601 phone:562-945-3871 fax:562-945-9106 website:Whittier Historical Society and Museum email:

About Us:

The Whittier Museum is owned and operated by the Whittier Historical Society and features exhibits of life in early Whittier.

The Whittier Historical Society is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (C) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended. Therefore, it is not organized for the private gain of any individual or other organization.

Specific Purposes of the Whittier Historical Society:

- Discover, collect, preserve, and display objects, documents, photographs, literary or artistic works, and other articles or materials which may establish or illustrate the history of Whittier, the Whittier area, and the State of California.

- Maintain the Whittier Museum and the Museum's Collections for the education and enjoyment of the general public, as well as for research.

- Supervise the operation and maintenance of the Bailey House in conjunction with the City of Whittier.

- Educate the community in preserving structures and sites in the Whittier area having historical significance.

- Publish and disseminate information to promote appreciation and enjoyment of the above by the widest possible number of residents of the Whittier area and its environs.