Brookfield Historical Society Inc [CT]

Description

The Brookfield Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of the Brookfield, Connecticut, and the Parish of Newbury. The society owns and operates a local history museum, historical research center, and the Gurski's Forge building.

The society offers guided tours, exhibits, special presentations, and research resources. The website offers visitor information, a history of Brookfield, information regarding upcoming events, and information regarding the historical resources available for visitors.

Port Hudson State Historic Site [LA]

Description

The Port Hudson State Historic Site was the location of a Confederate Battery defending the Mississippi River. After the fall of New Orleans, the Confederacy needed to establish a new line of defense for the Mississippi River below its intersection with the Red River, an important supply route. The high bluffs next to the town of Port Hudson were an ideal spot. A Union siege was successful, marking the beginning of the end of Confederate control of the Mississippi River. After the siege, Port Hudson became a recruitment center for African American soldiers.

The historic site offers re-enactments, guided tours, and exhibits in the park visitor center. The website offers a history of the historic site and visitor information.

New Echota Historic Site [GA]

Description

New Echota was the site of the Cherokee capital established in 1825. New Echota was home to notable events such as the first Indian language newspaper office, a court case which carried to the Supreme Court, a treaty which relinquished Cherokee claims east of the Mississippi, and the assembly of the Cherokee for removal west on the Trail of Tears. Today, the former capital is open to visitors and features 12 original and reconstructed buildings, as well as a visitor center.

The historic site offers self-guided tours, exhibits and a short film in the visitor center, and a short nature trail. The website offers visitor information, a photo gallery, and a brief history of the New Echota.

Pueblo County Historical Society [CO]

Description

The Pueblo County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the historical heritage of Pueblo, Colorado. Headquartered in the Southeastern Colorado History Center, the society has an extensive collection of historical artifacts and records.

The society offers research resources, field trip programs, and monthly speakers. The website offers visitor information, a history of Pueblo, and information regarding upcoming events.

Mackinac State Historic Parks [MI]

Description

Mackinac State Historic Parks is the coalition of parks located on Mackinac Island. The Island is home to the Mackinac State Park, which covers roughly 70 percent of the island, Historic Downtown, which consists of five historic buildings and features costumed interpreters, Colonial Michlimackinac, a colonial fur trading outpost, the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Fort Mackinac, which was occupied by British soldiers in the 18th century and American soldiers in the 19th century.

The organization offers guided tours, field trip programs, outdoor activities in the state park, interpretive events, and occasional special events such as re-enactments. The website offers visitor information, histories of the five parks, event calendars, and several photo galleries.

The Bedford Historical Society [VA]

Description

The Bedford Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of Bedford, Virginia, and the surrounding area. The society is headquartered in the Wharton House, a brick house which was built in 1883. The home now serves as a historic house museum.

The society offers exhibits and guided tours within the Wharton House. The website offers visitor information, a copy of the society newsletter, and a history of the society.

Fresno Historical Society [CA]

Description

The Fresno Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Fresno, California, and of California's Central Valley, one of the five most fertile valleys in the world. The society also operates the Kearney Historic Site, which showcases the history of the valley through the home of Theo Kearney, a raisin mogul.

The society offers a lecture series, tours of the Kearney estate, field trip programs, and educational outreach programs. The website offers visitor information, a history of the society, a history of the Kearney Historic Site, and an events calendar.

The Gamble House [CA]

Description

Noted architects Charles and Henry Greene designed the Gamble House in 1908 for the Gamble family of Proctor & Gamble fame. The home is one of the finest examples of Arts and Crafts style architecture in the country. Today, the home is administered by the University of Southern California and serves as a historic house museum.

The house offers guided tours and special events such as presentations. The website offers visitor information, a history of the home, biographies of the architects, a virtual tour, and an events calendar.

Myles Standish Monument State Reservation [MA]

Description

The Myles Standish Monument is located on the top of Captain's Hill and commemorates Captain Myles Standish, the military leader of Plymouth Colony. The monument was completed in 1898, and today is open to visitors during the summer months. The monument features a small viewing area at the top with a spectacular view of the Massachusetts coastline.

The monument offers guided tours during the summer months and interpretive programs. The website offers a brief history of the monument as well as visitor information.