John Marsh Historic Trust [CA]
Not relevant for educators - focus is purely on the restoration of the John Marsh House.
Not relevant for educators - focus is purely on the restoration of the John Marsh House.
The Sandy Spring Museum was established in 1980 in order to help preserve the history of the Sandy Spring area, which was rapidly transitioning from a rural farming community into a popular community for commuting professionals.
The museum offers exhibits on local history, a summer camp for children, field trip programs, interactive workshops on activities such as basket weaving and carding wool, and special events. The website offers an events calendar, visitor information, historical information regarding Sandy Spring, and information regarding all programs offered by the museum.
The John G. Riley Foundation works towards the preservation of the John Riley House and of the cultural and educational history of African Americans in Tallahassee, Florida. The foundation operates the Riley House Museum, which is a typical historic house museum. The Museum is also home to the foundation's extensive library.
The foundation offers exhibits in the Riley House Museum, an oral history program, a historic archive, educational programs, and workshops. The website offers visitor information, a brief history of the home, information regarding upcoming events, and a brief biography of John Riley.
Living History Farms is composed of three working farms, the 1700 Ioway Indian Farm, the 1850 Pioneer Farm, and the 1900 Horse-Powered Farm, as well as an associated pioneer town and Indian village. In addition, Living History Farms has a new 8,000 foot visitor center, which provides exhibits and presentations.
Living History Farms offers guided tours, exhibits and presentations in the visitor center, field trip programs, school outreach programs, a summer day camp, and interpretive events and activities. The website offers visitor information, an events calendar, a history of the museum, and information regarding all programs offered by the museum.
The Historical Society of Kent County is dedicated to preserving Kent County and Chestertown's heritage as a commercial center in colonial times. The society is headquartered in the Geddes Piper House, which is a fine example of the Federal style of architecture. Today, the house serves as society headquarters, a local history museum, and a historic house museum. The home also is host to the society's extensive local history archives.
The society offers exhibits in the Geddes Piper House, guided tours of the house, tours of other Chestertown historic homes, and special presentations. The website offers visitor information, histories of Chestertown and the Geddes Piper House, and access to the society's archives.
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is first and foremost an advocacy group which works with state authorities to aid the preservation of historic buildings and structures in Washington. However, the trust also offers tours of the trust's landmark headquarters, the Stimson-Greeen Mansion, and the society's other historic property, the Dearborn House.
The website offers visitor information, as well as information regarding the programs offered by the trust.
The Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the history of Millburn, New Jersey. The society owns and operates a local history museum and archives, which is open to the public year round.
The society offers regular presentations on a specific topic in local history, exhibits in the society museum, walking tours of Millburn, and special events. The website offers visitor information, information regarding all society programs, and information regarding upcoming events.
The Bellamy Mansion Museum is one of North Carolina's most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture. Built just before the Civil War for physician, plantar, and business leader John Bellamy, the mansion was built using both free and slave labor. Today, the mansion stands as a historic house museum, and focuses on the history of design art and preservation.
The museum offers guided tours, exhibits on design and preservation, and special events. The website offers visitor information and a history of the home.
From the historic site's website: "Pigeon Roost is the mass burial site of settlers killed in conflicts with the Shawnee. The site got its name from the thousands of passenger pigeons that flocked to the area before they became extinct." Today, the historic site consists of a small memorial and memorial park.
The historic site offers self guided tours. The website offers visitor information.
Visitors to the site can enjoy the panoramic views of Long Island Sound from Eolia, the elegant summer mansion of the Harkness family set on over 230 seaside acres of sweeping lawns, with stately trees and spectacular gardens. Named Eolia for the island home of the Greek god of winds, the mansion was built in 1906 and purchased by Edward and Mary Harkness in 1907. The over 200 acres were a working farm and the mansion served as the Harkness's summer home.
The site offers tours.