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        <Explanation>What is the organizations primary exempt purpose The purpose of the Anna Maria Island Historical Society is to educate the public by bring the history of Anna Maria Island to them Members go to schools churches and civic organizations and present the programs on the early days of the Island A museum with free admission is open to the public Included in the exhibits are artifacts pictures charts maps and newspaper articles and videos dealing with the history of the Island Members of the society collect research preserve and exhibit items and strive to continue the heritage of the Island Describe what was achieved in carrying out the organizations exempt purposes Each year about two thousand people from around the world visit the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum They not only learn about the early days of the Island but purchase many items from the gift shop We are able to purchase a variety of saleables due to the fact we are tax exempt With the money we save we are able to present a high school senior with a scholarship every year to further his or her study of history Many students find a wealth of information in the museum We also present three awards to winner of the county history fair AMIHS participates in a least three festivals a year Describle what was achieved in carrying out the organizations exempt purposes CONTINUED About twenty five members are docents in the museum During county heritage month the museum has open house and early Island crafts are demonstrated An annual dinner and pageant is held each year The pageant is a historical reenactment of the Islands past</Explanation>
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