Wall Township, New Jersey
Costumed interpreters throughout the Historic Village's homes offer visitors demonstrations in various aspects of 19th Century domestic life, such as hearth cooking, spinning, quilting and sewing, laundry, gardening and even proper etiquette.Discover the Historic Village at Allaire and all it has...
Greencastle, Pennsylvania
The purpose of this organization is to establish a museum in the Greencastle-Antrim area to preserve and display the history of the Borough of Greencastle and Antrim Township. The museum highlights the area's Scot-Irish heritage.The museum provides a home for the artifacts and history of the...
Arthurdale, West Virginia
The Arthurdale Historic District was the first of FDR's "New Deal" towns, visited by Eleanor Roosevelt. The New Deal Homestead Museum is located on site.Arthurdale, WV, was first known as The Reedsville Project by the government employees who were sent here to establish the first New Deal community...
Lexington, Kentucky
The Athens Historic District contains the remaining buildings of an early 19th century village established in the southernmost part of Fayette County.The village is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. In 1775 a fort was established by Daniel Boone one-half mile west of present...
Ellicott City, Maryland
The oldest standing railroad station in the United States houses this museum in historic Ellicott City, Md.Housed in a 180-year-old railroad station that served as the terminus of the B&O Railroad, this museum explores the history of transportation and travel in early America. It does so...
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...
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...
Miami, Florida
Developed over a period of more than 40 years, the residential buildings in this district reflect Miami's growth from a pioneer settlement to a significant metropolitan area.Comprised of four distinct subdivisions, Bayside mirrors the diversity and taste of its early, fashionable residents. Houses...
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
The rise of Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railroad is documented extensively in this Jacksonville Beach historical museum.19th-century oil tycoon and transportation pioneer Henry Flagler's era-defining Florida East Coast Railroad finds a proper tribute in the Beaches Museum and History Center...
Beaufort, North Carolina
The Beaufort Historic Association is a private, non-profit, membership and volunteer-based organization founded in 1960 by a group of Carteret County citizens without the aid of grants and public funds. The organization owns and operates the Beaufort Historic Site, which depicts 18th and 19th...
Beaver, Pennsylvania
The Beaver Area Heritage Foundation manages a museum as well as the Revolution-era Fort McIntosh Site and an 18th-century reconstructed log cabin.Founded in 1967 in Beaver, PA, 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, the Beaver Area Heritage Foundation has achieved local, statewide and national...
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
This unique town boasts the country’s first pumped municipal water system (1762 Waterworks, a National Historic Landmark) and a history intertwined with Bethlehem Steel, which brought people from all around the world.The Central Bethlehem Historic District is historically important beyond its...
Miami, Florida
The 1920s, a decade of extravagance and luxury in American history, saw the construction of the resplendent apartment buildings that now comprise the historic district.Built at the height of the Land Boom in 1925, these Mediterranean Revival style apartment buildings are impressive reminders of...
Boca Raton, Florida
The society explores the history of this southeast Florida city and manages two neraby historic structures.For visitors looking for a comprehensive experience of Boca Raton's history, nothing will benefit them more than a stop at the Boca Raton Historical Society's offices. The Society's docents...
Brentwood, Tennessee
The Boiling Spring Academy is a restored 1830 one room school house located in Primm Historic Park on Moores Lane.The Boiling Spring Academy is a restored 1830 one room school house located in Primm Historic Park on Moores Lane.
On this site, prehistoric Native Americans lived and left their mounds...
Bonita Springs, Florida
The Bonita Springs Historical Society offers walking tours of the town as well as historical exhibits at the Liles Hotel.The Bonita Springs Historical Society was formed in 1984 by a small and dedicated group of individuals who shared an interest in discovering and preserving the unique heritage of...
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston African American National Historic Site is comprised of the largest area of pre-Civil War black owned structures in the U.S.It has roughly two dozen sites on the north face of Beacon Hill. These historic buildings were homes, businesses, schools, and churches of a thriving black community...
Canterbury, Connecticut
The society promotes appreciation and interest in Canterbury's past by working to restore historic buildings and maintaining local artifacts.The society meets monthly. All meetings are free and open to the public, and—following the business meeting—feature a speaker and refreshments....
St. Paul, Oregon
The site of was once an important pioneer town that was swept away in the great Willamette Flood of 1861.Visitors can camp overnight, picnic, play disc golf, ride a bicycle on a four-mile paved trail, watch the bluebirds, listen to the hawks and owls, stargaze, and much more. Stop at the Visitor...
Charlotte Amalia, Virgin Islands (U.S.)
This district included notable sites such as Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden, and Skytsborg.Charlotte Amalia, the first permanent European settlement on St. Thomas Island, was established in 1672 after the arrival of the Danish West India and Guinea Company. Platted in 1681, the town was named...
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...
Collierville, Tennessee
Enjoy the many shops and restaurants in the historic ambiance of downtown Collierville, Tennessee.The Historic District Merchants Association was founded in 1996 by the many independent retailers and restaraunteurs who enjoy the privileges of owning businesses in this beautiful historic setting....
Scobey, Montana
35 historic buildings have been restored to depict a town in the early 1900's, including a museum depicting the history of Daniels County.The Daniels County Museum & Pioneer Town is located on 20 acres just west of Scobey, Montana. Held the last weekend in June are Pioneer Days with...
Deerfield Beach, Florida
The society offers tours of a historic school, house, and cottage.The Deerfield Beach area saw significant development and growth in the wake of World War I. The city's Historical Society offers tours of three of the period's most prominent landmarks: the 1920 Old Deerfield School, the 1923...
Ansonia, Connecticut
The Humphreys House is the birthplace of the Revolutionary War officer, and friend of George Washington, David Humphreys who later became the nation's first ambassador.More than just a wonderful interactive tool for educating the region's children, the Humphreys House is also a museum dedicated to...
Hershey, Pennsylvania
The historical society preserves the local Hershey history and holds over 50,000 artifacts and photos of the area.The society runs an oral history program, in which it records testimonies from long time residents of their memories of Hershey and surrounding regions. Other projects run by the DTHS...
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
The district is contains the finest collection of buildings from the pre-Civil War era to 1933 to be found in any of the Mississippi River parishes above New Orleans.The Donaldsonville Historic District is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River and encompasses an area of about 50 blocks...
Cooperstown, Alabama
Just two blocks away from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Doubleday Field is named after Abner Doubleday, a Civil War general and one of baseball's pioneers. Built in 1920 on the historic farm of Elihu Phinney, Doubleday Field hosted the Hall of Fame Game between 1940 and 2008 during...
St. Augustine, Florida
The nine houses in the Dow Museum of Historic Homes, dating from 1790 to 1910, are accompanied by five exhibit galleries that elaborate on the history of the area.The nine houses in the Dow Museum of Historic Homes, dating from 1790 to 1910, are accompanied by five exhibit galleries that elaborate...
Eagle, Alaska
This guided walking tour stops at the six Eagle Museums housed in historic buildings with their exhibits and collections.Nestled in the river valley with a close view of the Ogilvie mountains, Eagle is often called the 'Jewel on the Yukon.' Established in 1897 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the...
Weatherly, Pennsylvania
A former anthracite mining town, this village is now a museum devoted to the everyday lives of miners and their families.Eckely was one of hundreds of small company mining towns, or "patches," built in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania during the 19th century. The mining firm of...
Edenton, North Carolina
The home of James Iredell, a member of the first U.S. Supreme Court, is located in Edenton. The house is seen as a part of the Historic Edenton Tour, which begins at the nearby visitor center.Edenton, North Carolina, is a storybook place. The view across Edenton Bay and the Albemarle Sound from the...
Equinunk, Pennsylvania
The society manages the Calder House Museum, an example of classic Greek Revival architecture that was once owned by William Penn.H.N. Farley bought the Calder lands and buildings from the estate of Joseph Calder in 1879. The next sale was to the Lords in 1915. They sold it to Martin Perrone in...
Cocoa, Florida
The society's comprehensive archives filled with newspapers and manuscripts offers endless opportunities for discovery to researchers and curious visitors alike.The Florida Historical Society's archives, which include an extensive manuscript and newspaper collection, are geared mostly towards...
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
This society tells the story of Fort Lauderdale history throughout the centuries.Located on the New River, the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society tells the story of our community’s history from the Pioneers of Fort Lauderdale to the present day through its four historic structures: 1905 New...
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
The Franklin County Historical Society, founded in 1898, is housed in the Old Jail, which includes a museum and geneological library.The society is responsible for the Old Jail Museum, the John Brown House, the Brown's Mill School, and Carrick Furnace.
Lexington, Kentucky
This charming and affluent neighborhood consists of 16 buildings including the Hunt-Morgan House, the Bodley-Bullock House, the Carnegie Library, and several other private residences.The Gratz Park Historic District is one of the most beautiful areas in downtown Lexington, comprised of a city park...
Greenbelt, Maryland
This museum looks at the history of Greenbelt, a planned community developed under the New Deal in 1937.This museum includes 2 sites as well as guided tours of the town. The sites are a historic home open for drop in tours and the Community Center Exhibit Room. Guided tours can be specially...
Bristol, Pennsylvania
This estate, once home to Senator Joseph R. Grundy, now serves as a museum.Housed in a mansion overlooking the scenic Delaware River, this museum explores the local settlement, development, and history of Bristol, PA.
Annapolis, Maryland
This museum highlights Maryland colonial life during the 1770s.This museum highlights Maryland colonial life during the 1770s.
The Hammond-Harwood House was built for the 25-year-old tobacco planter Matthias Hammond of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The young Hammond had inherited not only a great...
Hanover, Pennsylvania
Through promoting the historical heritage of the Greater Hanover Area, the society manages the 1783 Neas' House and the 1911 Warehime-Myers Mansion. Hanover Area Historical Society, founded in 1965 by local citizens interested in protecting and promoting the historical heritage of the greater...
Huntington, West Virginia
Wander through 16 different buildings including the Museum of Progress, the Museum of Transportation, and the Country Store Museum to gain a new perspective on what life was like for those who lived in the Appalachian mountains.Tour the entire village to get a glimpse of a craftsman at work in the...
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
For sites make up this park, including the Indian Temple Mound Museum, the Temple Mound, 1912 Camp Walton Schoolhouse, and the 1918 Garnier Post Office.Together these three sites form a cultural center which presents the history of the Fort Walton Beach area from prehistoric times, some 12,000...
Largo, Florida
This living history site offers a connection to the region's past with hands-on demonstrations of historic activities such as blacksmithing and basket-weaving.Heritage Village, Pinellas County's 21-acre living history museum, is located in the heart of Pinellas County. The natural pine and palmetto...
Annapolis, Maryland
The Historic Annapolis Foundation offers guided tours of different lengths in Annapolis.The Historic Annapolis Foundation offers guided tours of different lengths in Annapolis.
Interested visitors can go to the William Paca House and Garden, the former estate of one of four Marylanders who signed...
Bath, North Carolina
The first established town in North Carolina offers a historic district with sites dating to the 18th century.European settlement near the Pamlico River in the 1690s led to the creation of Bath, North Carolina's first town, in 1705. The town's location seemed ideal with easy access to the river and...
Winnabow, North Carolina
This port was razed by British troops in 1776 and never rebuilt, however colonial foundations dot the present-day tour trail, which crosses over a Confederate fort site.In the late 1950s and early 1960s, archaeologists uncovered foundations from Brunswick's earliest days. The most visible structure...
Columbus, Georgia
This organization oversees several historic locations in Columbus, and offers tours to some of them.
This organization oversees several historic locations in Columbus, and offers tours to some of them.
The stated mission of this foundation is to "revitalize historic Columbus...
Franklin, Tennessee
Historic Franklin, Tenn. is maintained by the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County.
Among the foundation's programs is the award-winning Main Street Program and the Downtown Franklin Association, which promotes and revitalizes the 150 unique places to explore in the 15-block...
Edgewater, Maryland
The site includes a 23-acre park, museum and archaeological site that was the colonial town of London.Within the boundaries of this park was once the late 17th/early 18th-century town of London. On the site are the William Brown House, a National Historic Landmark, and gardens. London Town also...