Baltimore, Maryland
This museum features an eclectic mix of artwork from different cultures, ranging from Antioch mosaics to African headdresses.
From a single object in 1914, The Baltimore Museum of Art’s outstanding collection today encompasses 90,000 works of art, including the largest holding of works by...
Baltimore, Maryland
This museum devotes itself to preserving the industrial heritage of Baltimore, which developed into a "working man's town" during the Industrial Revolution, becoming part of the Rust Belt.Founded in 1977 and located now in the historic Platt Oyster Cannery building, this museum works to preserve...
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
These dramatic caves were the last Japanese command post in Saipan during World War II.The Marianas were captured by Japan in 1914 and became a bloody battle ground in World War II between American and Japanese troops. There are still many reminders and war relics all over Saipan including a...
Los Alamos, New Mexico
At Bandelier, evidence of the Ancestral Pueblo people can be found in the dwellings, artifacts, and continuing culture of the modern pueblo.Bandelier has a long human history and links to the modern Pueblos. Early Spanish settlers, the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC), and the National Park Service...
Dillon, Montana
Bannack was founded in 1862 when John White discovered gold on Grasshopper Creek.As news of the gold strike spread many prospectors and businessmen rushed to Bannack hoping to strike it rich. In 1864, Bannack was named as the first Territorial Capital of Montana. Remaining in Bannack for only a...
Annapolis, Maryland
This museum of African American culture and history in Maryland sits in the former Mount Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church in Annapolis' historic district.The Banneker-Douglass Museum is named for Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglass, and serves as the state's official repository of...
Fishkill, New York
The Scottish-style castle on the Hudson River was built in the early 1900s when purchased by David Bannerman.David Bannerman purchased the island from the Taft family in 1900 as a safe storage site for the weapons he collected on behalf of his business. Mr. Bannerman began construction on a...
Wilmington, California
Besides presenting local pioneer history, the Banning Residence Museum provides visitors with a glimpse into the life of 19th century General and Pioneer Phineas Banning.The house is restored with Victorian style furniture to look as it did when the Banning family resided there. The museum also...
Philippi, West Virginia
Housed in an old railroad depot, the museum has on exhibit the Philippi Mummies along with many artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, historical documents and photos from the Barbour County area.
Michigan City, Indiana
This site is the former residence of local millionaire-industrialist John H. Barker. Much of the decor consists of authentic Barker family artifacts, including furnishings and art objects, family portraits, library collections, and personal belongings. Visitors can also embark on a journey to the...
Barlow, Kentucky
Clifton Jesse Barlow and his family lived in the 11-room Victorian mansion, where 19th-century furniture and mementos are on display.On display in the house are many wonderful examples of Mr. Barlow's varied and valued collections. Amidst the home's turn of the century architecture, visitors will...
Miami, Florida
The distinctive vernacular architecture that prevailed in Miami at the end of the 19th century is wonderfully preserved in Commodore Ralph Munroe's former home.The distinctive vernacular architecture that prevailed in Miami at the end of the 19th century is wonderfully preserved in Commodore Ralph...
Merion Station, Pennsylvania
This art gallery possesses more than 2500 objects, including 800 paintings estimated to be worth more than $2 billion.
The Barnes Foundation was established in 1922 to "promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of fine arts." Located in a twelve-acre arboretum, the...
Lakeside, California
As San Diego County’s only museum on an Indian reservation, this museum presents a look inside the Native culture.The museum’s collection represents thousands of years of history—some objects dating as far back as 10,000 years—and it demonstrates the artistry and skill of...
Frederica, Delaware
The 1780 chapel is nicknamed "The Cradle of Methodism" and is the oldest surviving Methodist church in the United States.Under the direction of John Wesley after the American Revolutionary War, Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury met during a service at this chapel in 1784. From that point...
Roswell, Georgia
The city of Roswell is committed to ensuring that the hall will be maintained as a historical treasure and available to the public for historical, cultural and educational purposes.The surrounding seven acres of original grounds look the same as they did 160 years ago. Fourteen Doric columns line...
Bartlett, New Hampshire
The town of Bartlett, named for Continental Congressman Josiah Bartlett, boasts many historic buildings dating to the 18th century. A heritage train offers tours and transportation to the surrounding villages.The town of Bartlett is named for Dr. Josiah Bartlett of Kingston, the first chief...
Cartersville, Georgia
The center offers many different resources to explore the discoveries of Bartow county's history throughout the years.The museum documents the history of northwest Georgia's Bartow County, spanning more than 200 years since the Cherokee were the area's primary residents. Artifacts, photographs,...
Bronx, New York
Surrounded by scenic lawns and orchards sloping down to the bay, the Pell family homestead is a National Historic Landmark, restored to its 19th century appearance.In 1836, Pell family descendant Robert Bartow and his wife, Maria Lorillard, purchased part of the old manor and built a fashionable...
Williamsburg, Virginia
This restored home, once residence to the Rockefeller family, lies on historical colonial Williamsburg grounds.One of the restored 18th-century properties at Colonial Williamsburg, this was the Williamsburg home of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. whenever they came to town. Unlike the rest of...
St. George, Utah
The winters in St. George are very mild compared to that of Northern Utah, so many times Brigham Young and his family would spend the winter here.This historic home contains Victorian and early pioneer style furnishings, including originals. Floors, woodwork, walls and doors have been restored. Daily tours are led by Latter-Day Saints missionary...
Sulphur, Louisiana
This museum features the history and development of the sulphur industry in Southwest Louisiana.Built in 1915, the Southern Pacific Railway Depot was used extensively to ferry passengers and freight to the small sulfur mining community of Sulphur, Louisiana. The depot fell into disuse in the 1970's, and a group of local residents began efforts to...
Bristol, Connecticut
The society collects, preserves, and interprets significant historical resources to enhance the present community and provide a historical context for future growth.The mission of the Bristol Historical Society is to promote an interest in local history and encourage an appreciation for its importance.
Denmark, Tennessee
This field hosts frequent re-enactments of the battle that occurred here in 1862.On a quiet, county road five miles southeast of Denmark, Tennessee, a fierce struggle between opposing armies took place on September 1, 1862. Only half-dozen historical markers dot the site, and there are no massive battlefield maps or push-button audio tapes to...
Coxsackie, New York
After purchasing land from the Katskill Indians in 1662, Dutch colonist Pieter Bronck built a one-room home with large beams and wide floor boards that still stand today.The home that Bronck built in 1663 is the oldest home in upstate New York. The complex today is made up of the 1738 brick house, the original home, and 3 additional barns....
Bronx, New York
Founded in 1955, the society administers the colonial era Valentine-Varian House, the Bronx County Archives and Poe Cottage, the final home of Edgar Allan Poe.The society is not only dedicated to preserving Bronx history. It also offers a variety of programs for the casual visitor, tourist, business person, student, or researcher interested in...
Wellsburg, West Virginia
The Brooke County Museum preserves the history of the county from 1797 to the present. Artifacts representing industry, early education and pioneer life are displayed in a manner to allow a "step back in time".The Museum is housed in the original 1794 Miller's Tavern and Inn located next to old Wellsburg Wharf on Main Street. The Inn...
Brookfield, Connecticut
The museum and society, founded in 1968, is the only organization in town whose purpose is to preserve Brookfield's history.In May 1788, by resolution of the Connecticut General Assembly, the Parish of Newbury was established from land taken from Newtown, New Milford and Danbury in 1752. The parish was given town status and renamed Brookfield....
Brooklyn, New York
Founded in 1863, the society is comprised of a museum, scholarly research library and educational center.The mission of the Brooklyn Historical Society is to connect the past to the present and make the vibrant history of Brooklyn tangible, relevant, and meaningful for today's diverse communities, and for generations to come.
Ballston Spa, New York
The museum promotes a deeper understanding and appreciation of Saratoga County's past through educational programs, innovative exhibits and more.The museum contributes to the cultural life and prosperity of the county by preserving and enhancing collections, programs, and our historic structure. In addition to being a regional attraction, the...
Chepachet, Rhode Island
In operation since the nineteenth century, this country store offers visitors a look back into the consumer practices of early Americans.Rhode Island has a number of historical landmarks that date back to the 1700's. Among them is Brown & Hopkins Country Store. It has been reported by the Bond Map Company of New York to be the oldest country...
Topeka, Kansas
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site keeps alive and furthers the legacy of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that forever changed this country’s history.The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954) is one of the most pivotal opinions ever rendered by that body. This landmark decision highlights...
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
This National Trust Historic Site in Cedar Rapids is a museum and a community cultural center, alive with concerts, festivals, performances, and activities.Brucemore’s story is about hundreds of immigrants drawn to Cedar Rapids to work in the families’ businesses. It is about new technology and the expansion of railroads that brought...
Cropseyville, New York
Housed in the historic Garfield School, the Brunswick Historical Society maintains a library, collections of reference materials, photographs, objects and other ephemera intrinsic to local history.The Brunswick Historical Society began in the early 1970's, when a handful of community members interested in preserving both the history and...
Brunswick, Maryland
This Brunswick, MD, museum extensively documents the beginnings and growth of the nation's extensive railroad network, as well as the society that developed alongside it.The town in which this museum is located was known during the Civil War as Berlin, and has been positioned on both the C&O Canal and B&O Railroad. The second floor of the...
Nashville, Tennessee
This historic log cabin has hosted various famous residents, and can now be rented for weddings and other social events.This charming two-story log house was begun in 1800. It has evolved through the years into a unique historic property which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is built of chestnut logs with poplar...
Wellston, Ohio
This is the site of a reconstructed charcoal-fired iron blast furnace with original stack, typical of those operating in southeastern Ohio's Hanging Rock Iron Region more than a century ago.Visitors to this 270-acre site can see the furnace, originally built in 1852, which went out of blast for the last time in 1894. Attached to the furnace is the...
Buckeye, Arizona
The museum brings Buckeye’s past to life by preserving its local history.In 1877, the founder of the settlement that was to become the Town of Buckeye led a party of six men, three women and ten children, from Creston Iowa, bound for Arizona. The leader of this party was Thomas Newt Clanton whose purpose for coming west was to foster good...
San Antonio, Texas
With its array of wax figurines, stuffed animals, and other oddities, the 19th-century saloon and museum present a unique timeline of Texas history.Winner of the 2002 "Best Attraction" award from the Downtown Alliance, the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum appeals to visitors of all ages. At the Buckhorn, interactive displays make the...
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
The architectural allure is what draws 30,000 visitors a year to these two castles/museums. Bucks County Historical Society manages Fonthill Museum and Mercer Museum, stunning both on the outside and inside.Inspired by the vision and creativity of Henry C. Mercer (1856-1930), it is the mission of the Bucks County Historical Society to cultivate...
Sanibel, Florida
This historical village has ben restored with pioneer buildings.
Sanibel Historical Village and Museum was founded in 1982 as a tribute to the early pioneers on Sanibel Island. Each building has been restored to its original state. Volunteer docents guide visitors through this mystical place.This historical village has ben restored with pioneer...
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Built in 1926, designed by Tom Bendelow, it is one of 20 courses in the country to be placed on the national register of historic places as the community's first municipal golf course.City Park Golf Course was Baton Rouge's first public golf course, and the city's only public course until the mid-1950s. City Park Golf Course was built during the...
Hopewell, Virginia
This local museum documents the history of Hopewell, Virginia.This local museum documents the history of Hopewell, Virginia.
This museum features artifacts and exhibits depicting Hopewell's colonial, Civil War, and early 20th-century history. On display at the City Point Early History Museum is the new exhibit, Breaking the Mold: Hopewell China...
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Built prior to the revolution, this still-functioning restaurant was once frequented by members of the Continental Congress.The Tavern was built "for the convenience and credit of the city" by a group of eminent Philadelphians who felt that their hometown deserved a fine tavern which reflected its status as the largest, most cosmopolitan...
Hueneme, California
The men and women of the Seabees, the construction arm of the U.S. Navy, find tribute in this museum on Naval Base Ventura County.Educational exhibits examine the history of the Seabees and the Civil Engineer Corps.
Richmond, Virginia
The main production site for the Confederacy is now a Civil War museum concerned with Union, Confederate, and African-American perspectives.Tredegar was the main production site for Confederate War material, and its five surviving buildings make up a Civil War hub on eight acres beside the James River. This should be the first stop for anyone...
Springfield, Ohio
With roots tracing back to 1870, the historical society collects, preserves, and interprets resources which provide understanding and appreciation of Clark County’s heritage.The Clark County Heritage Center’s purpose is to collect, preserve, and interpret objects that emphasize the uniqueness of Springfield and Clark County. The...
Grove Hill, Alabama
Housed in the historic Alston-Cobb house, the Clarke County Historical Museum seeks to educate the local community and visitors about the area's history.
Included on the National Register of Historic Places, the Clarke County Historical Museum is a treasure trove of local history. Housed in an 1854 Plantation Plain-style home, the museum has...
Eureka, California
In an area rich with Native American and pioneer history, the Clarke Museum, housed in the 1912 bank building, showcases a number of artifacts and exhibits about 19th century life.
Located in the heart of Old Town Eureka, the Clarke Historical Mueusm shows the history of Humboldt county.In an area rich with Native American and pioneer history, the...
Clarksburg, West Virginia
This historic district in the birthtown of Stonewall Jackson has been on the National Register of Historic Places for over a quarter of a century.Clarksburg was the birthplace of Stonewall Jackson. The 16-block area includes the Neo Classical Goff Building, the Gothic style Municipal Building and Federal and Greek Revival structures such as...
McLean, Virginia
This living history farm depicts what life was like in 1771.The Farm is managed and operated by the Friends of Claude Moore Colonial Farm, through a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service. Living history programs and demonstrations offer a glimpse of what life was like for a poor farm family, just before the Revolutionary War....
Camp Verde, Arizona
The society has a compact place in an old school building (circa 1914), with two rooms of permanent displays and rotating exhibits about the early pioneering days of Camp Verde.In addition to photographs, artwork and other printed material, the museum houses a permanent collection of historic artifacts. The Camp Verde Historical Society is an all-...
Germantown, New York
Clermont State Historic Site includes a visitor's center, carriage trails, formal gardens and exhibition galleries along with the renovated mansion, home to seven generations of the historic Livingston family.Clermont became the home of the historic Livingston family in 1728 when Robert Livingston, Jr. inherited 13,000 acres along the Hudson River...
Clifton Springs, New York
Created in 1991, the society was formed to inspire community memory on both personal and scholarly levels by preserving and sharing the story of Clifton Spring's Village, its people, and the early Water Cure, which caused it to grow and expand.The society’s mission is to collect and display items of history in order to promote a better...
Clinton, New York
Clinton, New York was founded in 1787 when Revolutionary War veterans from Plymouth, Connecticut settled down.The Clinton Historical Society was located over the Kirkland Town Library in rented quarters in 1962. Meetings were held there, and it is where the society's collection was partially stored. The CHS moved to a new location in 1994. Using...
Poughkeepsie, New York
The Clinton House was built in 1765 and later named after George Clinton, the first governor of New York and former Vice-President of the United States.The Clinton House served as a meeting place for local goverment officials when Poughkeepsie served as the capital of New York from 1777-1783. After a fire in 1783, General George Washington's New...
Clio, Michigan
The museum aims to preserve and showcase the history of Clio.The city of Clio is located in northern Genesee County along the I-75 corridor approximately ten miles north of Flint. The city is 1.1 square miles and surrounded physically by Vienna Township.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
These walls sheltered British troops from American attack during the Battle of Germantown, and seven generations of Philadelphia's Chew family in the years that followed.When Benjamin Chew built Cliveden as a summer home in the 1760s to escape Philadelphia's summer heat and disease, he was one of the first English-speaking residents in the small...
Appomattox, Virginia
In this six-acre living history village, visitors can glimpse daily life from 1840 to 1920 while browsing through the historic buildings, including a log cabin, one-room schoolhouse, and much more.In this six-acre living history village, visitors can glimpse daily life from 1840 to 1920 while browsing through the historic buildings, including a...
Clyde, Ohio
The hall, built in 1882, once housed Clyde’s Fire Department and Police Station.Heritage Hall once housed the Fire Department and the Police Station in addition to meeting rooms. Heritage Hall now houses the Clyde Life Enrichment Center for disabled adults, which is operated by SANDCO of Fremont.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
During the Revolution, this house served as the meeting place for a group of Quakers who disobeyed their religion in order to take up arms against the British.When the call went out for able-bodied men to bear arms in the colonial militia, an unusual group of Quakers answered. These were "fighting" Quakers who could not reconcile...
Pampa, Texas
The Freedom Museum USA preserves and exhibits items of historical nature pertaining to America's war efforts, as well as providing a history of the Pampa Army Air Field in relation to WWII.All branches of the United States Armed Forces are represented in the Freedom Museum USA. Exhibits of both official and private memorabilia from military and...
Lander, Wyoming
This museum shows what life was like during the pioneer period and during Lander's early days as a trading post.The Fremont County Pioneer Museum tells the story of the first settlers to the Freemont County area. Of interest are period pieces, photographs, and other memorabilia. The museum also provides information on the areas first families and...
Austin, Texas
Located in Austin, the French Legation was originally built in 1840-41 to be the residence of the charge d' affaires who represented the government of France in the republic of Texas.The French Legation Museum as it exists today represents a conscientious effort to return to details authentic to the time of the earlier building, although only...
Oakhurst, California
Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park recaptures the flavor of 19th Century life in the Sierra Nevada foothills and mountains of Central California.The museum complex is built around two restored and furnished homes dating to the 1870s. Both have been designated by the State of California as Points of Historical Interest for their unique...
Lincoln, Rhode Island
A Quaker meeting house dating from the first decade of the eighteenth century is still in use today.The Quakers can boast of a long and rich historical legacy in America. The Lincoln, Rhode Island Quakers have used this meeting house since its construction in 1704 to the present day.
Arrow Rock, Missouri
The Friends of Arrow Rock gather, preserve, and interpret the history of Arrow Rock, Missouri, and surrounding areas. Since 1959 the society has grown from a small group of committed people to a membership of over 800, all in a village with a population of 70! Unsure of their future when they completed their first restoration in 1960, they turned...
Yorklyn, Delaware
Featuring a large collection of steam-powered vehicles, including a 1/8th size steam railway, the new Auburn Heights Preserve offers a historical mansion and museum on over 200 acres.The Friends of Auburn Heights Preserve Inc. and the smaller team of mechanics who operate the Preserves collection called The Marshall Steam Team is a non-profit...
Shreveport, Louisiana
As a part of the Red River Campaign, this battle was fought on April 8, 1864 in effort to control the Red River and capture the city of Shreveport.Shreveport was the Confederate capital of Louisiana, a busy river port with an active cotton economy, the site of military industry, including ship and submarine construction, and the head of the Texas...
Cincinnati, Ohio
This village is one of 24 communal villages founded between 1787 and 1824 by the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, generally called "Shakers."The nucleus of the White Water settlement formed in 1822 when members of the Union Society of Shakers from Lebanon, Ohio, came to share their religion with a group of...
Locust Grove, Virginia
Working in partnership with Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, this organization helps to keep this Civil War Battlefield active and open for visitors.The Friends of Wilderness Battlefield was formed from a group of ten residents of Spotsylvania and Orange Counties, Virginia in 1995. Since that first meeting of ten individuals...
Frisco, Colorado
This museum gives visitors a look of what life might have been like in the 1880s, featuring exhibits and artifacts in the park buildings.In 1983, the Frisco Historical Society and the Town of Frisco officially dedicated the museum, opened the schoolhouse and park to the public, and successfully listed the schoolhouse on the National Register of...
Staunton, Virginia
A living history museum that focuses on German, Irish, and English immigrant culture on Virginia's frontier.The Frontier Culture Museum is an outdoor, living-history museum and educational institution of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Museum currently features six permanent, outdoor exhibits comprised of original farm buildings from Britain,...
Frostburg, Maryland
Housed in the Hill Street School, built in 1899, the Frostburg Museum displays the local history of the town.Housed in the Hill Street School, built in 1899, the Frostburg Museum displays the local history of the town.Frostburg Museum wishes to collect, preserve and present the things that have made the town special through the ages. The museum...
Harvard, Massachusetts
The Fruitlands Museum, located on the grounds of a 19th-century Utopian experiment, explores the ideas of American Transcendentalists, Shakers, and Native peoples.A National Landmark and Historic District, Fruitlands includes the original farmhouse that was the site of the 1843 Utopian experiment led by Transendentalist and eductational reformer...
Rockport, Texas
The Fulton Mansion provides visitors with a first-hand view of what life was like in 19th century Texas.Completed in 1877, the home featured ornate trim work and furnishings and the latest technological conveniences including modern plumbing, central heat and a gas lighting system. Visitors can tour the house to examine these period innovations...
Snow Hill, Maryland
The restored furnace and buildings of the 19th century village, Furnace Town, provide visitors with a living history of the community.
The Nassawango Iron Furnace was started in 1829 near Snow Hill, MD. The Village of Furnace Town developed in support of smelting iron. Today the Living Heritage Museum is a view of the village as it was then.The...
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This historical society, one of the oldest in the nation, contains the first draft of the U.S. Constitution and the earliest surviving photograph.The Society's building, designed by Addison Hutton and listed on the City of Philadelphia's Register of Historical Places, houses some 600,000 printed items and over 19 million manuscript and graphic...
New City, New York
The museum's extensive archival collections and on-site living history demonstrations provide a glimpse of 19th-century colonial life in Rockland County.Comprised of four structures, a 7,200-square-foot museum of Rockland history and three restored farm structures, the 1832 Blauvelt House, barn, and carriage house, the society facilitates exhibits...
Saginaw, Michigan
Founded in 1938 and incorporated in 1964, the society operates the museum. The society preserves the Castle Building as well as telling the story of the people of the Saginaw area and their cultural and historical heritage.The remarkable "Castle" Federal building in downtown Saginaw had been slated for demolition several times but was...
Seabrook, New Hampshire
The Historical Society of Seabrook offers genealogy research help as well as information about the history of Seabrook.
White Plains, New York
The society was launched in 2003 with the mission of preserving the legal and judicial history of the state of New York. It seeks to foster scholarly understanding and public appreciation of the rich legacy of the New York courts, the legal profession and their contributions to the state and nation.The society presents program on a wide variety of...
Cos Cob, Connecticut
Located on the historic Cos Cob Harbor, home of Connecticut's first art colony, the society's facilities include the National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House (circa 1730); the Visitor Center; the Hugh and Claire Vanderbilt Education Center; and the William E. Finch, Jr. Archives.The grounds and gardens have been restored to their appearance...
Washington, District Of Columbia
Located in the historic Carnegie Library building, the Historical Society of Washington DC serves the Washington community through its library, publications, and exhibits.With more than a century of history itself, The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. is a respected and valued city institution. Over the years, countless members, volunteers,...
Diboll, Texas
The History Center offers an inviting atmosphere to perform research, enjoy exhibits, and learn more about the history of East Texas.The History Center uses exhibits to showcase some of our vast collections of documents and photographs. Located under an awning and nestled among the native vegetation, visitors are welcome to climb aboard and get to...
Ithaca, New York
The history center helps people use the tools of history to understand the past, gain perspective on the present, and play an informed role in shaping the future.In order to accomplish this mission we preserve and encourage access to The History Center's unique collections; seek out the diverse needs and interests of our community; design learning...
Terra Alta, West Virginia
Operated by the Preston County Historical Society and housed in the former 1892 Terra Alta Bank, the museum features railroad artifacts, old photos, maps, firearms, Indian artifacts, Civil War memorabilia and other items of historical interest for the Terra Alta area. Located at 109 E. Washington Street in Terra Alta, WV.Operated by the...
Springfield, Missouri
"Crossroads at the Spring," Springfield's primary permanent exhibit, recounts the region's history from its first settlements 12,000 years ago to its modern classification as an All-American City.Originally housed in downtown Springfield, the History Museum found its first "real" home in the Victorian Bentley House. Then in 1993 the...
Los Gatos, California
At the History Museum, visitors can discover the many tales of the unusual foothill town known as Los Gatos. At the museum, visitors can find out how "Mountain Charlie" McKiernan, a somewhat eccentric town folk hero from Gold Rush days, tangled with a grizzly bear and lived to tell about it! Visitors can view romantic muslin party...
Roanoke, Virginia
This Roanoke Valley history museum has an extensive and unique collection of artifacts.This Roanoke Valley history museum has an extensive and unique collection of artifacts.
This institution interprets 10,000 years of Roanoke Valley history with its large collection of Native American artifacts, including a rare example of Rawrenoke beads that...
San Jose, California
The History Park is composed of historic buildings and homes which preserve the heritage of the San Jose area.
Located at the south end of Kelley Park, this beautiful park, with 27 original and replica homes, businesses and landmarks, highlights periods of Santa Clara Valley's past. Complete with paved streets, running trolleys and a cafe, this 14...
Evergreen, Colorado
As a local history museum, Hiwan Homestead maintains 1890-1930 era restored rooms as well as active craft and interpretive school programs as well as changing exhibitions.This 17-room log lodge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its unique construction. Hiwan Homestead was a cherished mountain retreat to the families...
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Built in 1859, this house is a finely preserved example of Victorian architecture and furnishings.Begun in 1859 by lumber baron Gideon Hixon, this Italianate house features beautiful woodwork and lavish interior decoration. His wife, Ellen, decorated the Hixon House in the Aesthetic fashion, and it has been preserved much as it was after its last...
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
This local history museum and national dairy shrine offers a variety of exhibits and 19th century tools and Ornithology displays, as well as Abraham Lincoln's relationship with the area.Over 1400 volumes line the shelves of the Lincoln Era Library, connecting Abraham Lincoln to Jefferson County - from his involvement here in the Black Hawk War, to...
Hoboken, New Jersey
Dedicated to advancing the understanding and exploration of Hoboken history, culture and architecture , the Museum offers various exhibits and lectures on relevant local history.The Hoboken Historical Museum advances the understanding and exploration of Hoboken history, culture, and architecture. The Museum educates by collecting, preserving, and...
Ames, Iowa
Ames’ first schoolhouse, the one-room Hoggatt School dates from the 1860s. It is maintained and run by the Ames Historical Society.The first schoolhouse in the vicinity was built in 1862 to serve area residents before the city of Ames was established. The acquisition, move, and restoration of this school were the driving forces in the...
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New York, New York
The 18th century Georgian house was once headquarters to George Washington during the Battle of Harlem Heights. Its rich heritage and sweeping views of Manhattan attract tourists from near and far.During the decade before the Revolutionary War, the Georgian house, with its monumental portico and octagonal drawing room, was the setting for some of...
Morristown, New Jersey
In addition to displays on local and state history, the museum hosts permanent exhibits of fine art, antiques, and the history of African American cinema.The mission of the Morris Museum is to elevate the cultural consciousness, excite the mind and enhance the quality of life by advancing the understanding and enjoyment of the visual and...
Morristown, New Jersey
The 1,697-acre park contains Ford Mansion, which served as Gen. George Washington’s headquarters in early 1777 and again in the winter of 1779.The adjacent museum contains two museum galleries featuring a 25-minute film on 18th-century soldier life, and visitors can hike up Fort Nonsense hill nearby, where soldiers built a safe house in the spring...
Gainesville, Texas
Morton Museum is the place to find historical information about the people, area and events of Cooke County.Exhibits at the museum focus on the history of Cooke County and its role in the larger world of the state of Texas and the United States. The exhibits change every two to three months and are based on themes. Themes have included the Civil...
Princeton, New Jersey
Located on two floors of the restored mansion, the museum’s galleries explore the history and culture of New Jersey, focusing on Morven.For more than 200 years Morven has played a role in the history of New Jersey and the nation. It was originally part of a 5,500-acre tract purchased from William Penn in 1701 by the first Richard Stockton to...
Leesburg, Virginia
This Greek Revival mansion and extensive gardens located outside Leesburg was once home to two governors, but the draw for most visitors is the estate's connection to horses.The mansion, a focal point of the estate, evolved from a fieldstone farmhouse in 1781 to its present turn-of-the-century appearance. It is actually three structures moved...
Norfolk, Virginia
Originally constructed of English ballast bricks, Moses Myers continually added on to his house to accomodate his growing family. Today, more than half of the furnishings are original to the home.Containing a remarkable number of furnishings original to the family, the Moses Myers House was one of the first brick homes built in Norfolk after the...
Pickerington, Ohio
Founded in 1990 by the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, the goal of the museum is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling.Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio, the Museum's three major exhibition halls feature the machines and memorabilia of those who have contributed...
Detroit, Michigan
The museum, founded in 1985, has a mission to preserve the legacy of Motown Record Corporation and to educate and motivate people, especially youth, through exhibitions and programs that promote the values of vision, creativity, and entrepreneurship.The museum exhibits trace the roots of Motown’s remarkable story and chronicle its impact on...
Groveport, Ohio
The mission of the museum, established in 1987, is to: “To educate the public on the importance of America’s military past through the documentation, collection, interpretation, and preservation of tangible artifacts and personal stories of the men and women who served and are serving in the United States Armed Forces.”Motts...
Mount Airy, North Carolina
This history museum documents the heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountain region and surrounding area.The former W.E. Merritt Hardware Company building, now home to The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, is located at 301 N. Main Street, in historic downtown Mount Airy. Records indicate Mr. Merritt purchased the site in 1903. Construction of the...
Gilford, New Hampshire
The Grange, an influential farmer's organization, was a key feature in Gilford Village life for much of the 20th Century. Agricultural programs and ceremonial meetings took place in the upstairs hall and large socials were held downstairs. Unable to compete with Gilford's 1840 Village Store located across the road, this building became the...
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Mount Calvert's rich archaeological and historical resources represent over 8,000 years of human culture.
Archaeological evidence shows that American Indians were present from the Archaic Period (7500-1000 BC) through the Woodland Period (1000 BC-1600 AD). Early Archaic hunters and gathers visited the Upper Patuxent River to harvest the river's...
Baltimore, Maryland
Mount Clare is a 1760 colonial Georgian home built by one of Maryland's leading patriots and one of the first U.S. state senators, Charles Carroll, barrister.Mount Clare was the center of Georgia Plantation, a self-sufficient plantation with a diverse community. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971, the Mount Clare Museum House now...
Seal Harbor, Maine
The Azalea Garden was preserved from the Reef Point estate of Beatrix Farrand with the help of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.This foundation was established in 1971. The Preserve assumed ownership of the Asticou Azalea Garden in 1973 and the Asticou Terraces Trust in 2000. Guests are invited to enjoy the quiet and contemplative settings of these...
Beacon, New York
This Dutchess County museum commemorates a Hudson River family, local perspectives on the American Revolution, and pre-industrial culture through a spectacular 18th century Dutch manor home.The original house served as the headquarters of Major General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben during the American Revolutionary War and was the place where the...
Earleville, Maryland
The home on this 290-acre plantation in Cecil County, Md., was built in 1730.The main building itself at this 290-acre site is a three-story, five-bay manor house dates back to 1730. It was decorated with hand painted Chinese wallpaper and period antiques of the British Isles. The site was a successful tobacco plantation, and it contains the...
Orwell, Vermont
Mount Independence combines scenic hiking trails with rich history. Visitors can view the ruins of the old fort which in 1776 housed one of the largest communities in North America.During that historic summer, 12,000 soldiers built a massive fort to defend against an anticipated British attack from the north. The very sight of the combined...
Warner, New Hampshire
This museum explores the history and culture of the Native American people of the New Hampshire region and displays exhibits that celebrate their heritage.Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, Education and Cultural Center, is dedicated to connecting people of today with 20,000 years of ongoing Native American cultural expression. The Museum embraces...
Mount Pulaski, Illinois
This Greek Revival courthouse, built in 1848, served as the Logan County seat of government until 1855 and was where attorney Abraham Lincoln gained his reputation as an accomplished practitioner of law and a gifted speaker.The two-story brick building stands at the center of the Mount Pulaski public square. The first floor, divided by a hallway,...
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Birmingham, Alabama
The museum uses its extensive collection of aircraft and artifacts to explore the history of aviation in the 20th century.The museum's exhibit halls include the following: Early Aviation Exhibit: The Wright Flyer alongside the Curis Wright Pusher, the birth of one of the first aviation companies in the United States. The Huff Daland Puffer, the...
Fort Myers, Florida
This museum features a 12-foot-tall replica of a giant sloth, the likes of which roamed the peninsula during the paleolithic era, as well as a 1929 private Pullman railroad car.Housed in the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot, the Museum is home to the history of Southwest Florida. Paleo Indians, the Calusa, the Seminoles, Spanish explorers...
North Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Located in an 1880s Victorian mansion in Big Stone Gap, this museum chronicles the exploration and settlement of Virginia's westernmost region.The Southwest Virginia Museum is housed in the mansion originally built in the 1880's by Rufus Ayers,a Virginia attorney general. The museum was acquired by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1946 from the...
Seattle, Washington
The symbol of Seattle was built for the 1962 World's Fair and features an observation deck at 520 ft.
Built in 1962, the Space Needle served as the symbol of that year's World's Fair. It has since become the symbol of Seattle, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The privately owned Space Needle is managed by Space Needle LLC....
Delray Beach, Florida
This heritage museum, chronicling Delray Beach's African American history and culture, features permanent exhibits about black pioneers and old neighborhoods.The periodic "Ride and Remember" trolley tours take visitors through five of the city's districts and narrate the African American history of each. A resource for people seeking...
San Antonio, Texas
This stately townhouse served as the headquarters of an 18th-century Spanish military force and 19th-century Spanish governor.The Spanish Governor's Palace is an excellent example of a large Spanish colonial townhouse. Constructed in 1749, it was used as the headquarters and residence of the captain of the San Antonio De Bexar Presidio and dubbed...
Sparta, Tennessee
Built between 1835 and 1839 by innkeeper Barlow Fiske, the Rock House was a frequent sojourn for famed politicians such as Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, Sam Houston, and Frank Clement.The small, stone Rock House, originally built to collect tolls on a private road, was built between 1835 and 1839 by Barlow Fiske, who operated a stage coach inn...
Spiro, Oklahoma
Oklahoma's only archaeological park, Spiro Mounds is a 150-acre site encompassing 12 southern mounds which contain evidence of an Indian culture that occupied the site from 850 A.D. to 1450 A.D.The Mounds are considered one of the four most important prehistoric Indian sites east of the Rocky Mountains. A remarkable assemblage of artifacts from...
Massillon, Ohio
The home is an 1820's rural home complete with furnishings collected over the decades by Quakers Thomas and Charity Rotch, who built the house, and by three generations of the Wales family who later lived there.Thomas Rotch brought his flock of 400 Merino sheep to Spring Hill in 1811. He founded the nearby town of Kendal, which has become part of...
Shreveport, Louisiana
This museum features the history of Shreveport, Louisiana.The Spring Street Historical Museum's building was constructed in the 1860s as Tally's Bank and is one of the oldest remaining buildings in downtown Shreveport. The building retains one of Northwest Louisiana's few remaining examples of New Orleans-style cast-iron gallery grillwork. The...
Springfield, Massachusetts
Overlooking the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, Springfield Armory National Historic Site offers the story of our Nation’s first armory.Begin your visit to the site of the nation’s first (& last) armory by finding the great iron gate on Federal Street through which generations have passed. The Museum, in the Main Arsenal...
Richmond, California
The ship has functioned as both a military and civilian vessel and its service record includes WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.The ship has functioned as both a military and civilian vessel and its service record includes WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.Of the 747 ships launched at Richmond during the War, only this vessel remains to tell the story of that...
St. Augustine, Florida
The 165-foot-tall lighthouse and adjacent museum explores northeast Florida's maritime history, from the Coast Guard to shipwrecks.A Spanish watchtower, built in the late 1500's was the predecessor of the present St. Augustine Lighthouse. St Augustine is the site of the oldest aid to navigation in North America. The original watchtower became...
St. Charles, Missouri
Founded in 1956, the society is dedicated to the preservation of documents and artifacts related to the history of St. Charles County.During the period of 1821 to 1826, when St. Charles was the site of the Missouri's first State Capitol, William G. Pettus, Secretary of State for the State of Missouri, saw a need for a public market where the...
Colton's Point, Maryland
This museum overlooks and focuses on the history of St. Clement's Island, Maryland's first colonial landing spot in 1634.
This museum overlooks and focuses on the history of St. Clement's Island, Maryland's first colonial landing spot in 1634.
You will learn of the voyage of The Ark and The Dove departing from the Isle of Wight in England on the...
Paincourtville, Louisiana
St. Elizabeth is one of the largest historic buildings in Assumption Parish, and contains the most elaborate interior decorative paintwork of any church in the area.St. Elizabeth Catholic Church is a large brick basilican plan Gothic style church near the center of the small bayou town of Paincourtville. Purely Gothic in origin, St. Elizabeth...
Victoria, Kansas
Fidelis Church is a finalist for the 8 Wonders of Kansas due to its architectural distinction and the impressive craftsmanship achieved by the Volga German pioneers. With a seating capacity of 1,100, St. Fidelis was the largest church west of the Mississippi when it was completed in 1911. Its beauty and size inspired William Jennings Bryan (...
Lapwai, Idaho
This little white church, built in 1874 and restored in 1960, was the first mission for the Nez Perce Indians.This first mission for the Nez Perce Indians was built in 1874 near Mission Creek on land donated by Chief Slickpoo. It was restored in 1960 and is open to the public as part of the Nez Perce National Historical Park. The Nez Perce...
St. Louis, Missouri
The Cardinals are a Major League Baseball team in St. Louis, Missouri.Finished in 2006, Busch Stadium is the home of the Cardinals.
Fort Pierce, Florida
This county museum features a collection of artifacts and relics, including uniforms from the Second Seminole War.This county museum features a collection of artifacts and relics, including uniforms from the Second Seminole War.
Museum includes: 1715 wreck of the Spanish treasure fleet (room that tells about wreck); 1838 Seminole War, uniforms and...
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