The Museum At Warm Springs [OR]

Description

The Museum at Warms Springs is devoted to exhibiting the history of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation, a Native American reservation in Oregon. The Museum rotates its exhibits once a year but focuses on showcasing the culture of the tribes, including tribal song and language, craftsmanship, and daily life.

School groups are welcome to tour the museum's gallery and its outdoor portion of the museum containing information on the museum's traditional architecture.

Genesee Country Village and Museum [NY]

Description

Genesee Country Village and Museum's 68 buildings recreate a 19th-century rural village, from the pioneer years, beginning in 1795, to the 1920s. Depending on when they visit, visitors may watch period baseball games and foodways, crafts, and other living history demonstrations, and participate in hands-on activities. The village also houses the John L. Wehle Art Gallery, displaying sporting and wildlife art as well as a changing exhibit on 19th-century life.

The museum offers exhibits, living history demonstrations, period baseball games (on some weekends), classes, summer camps, family pioneer experience weekends, nature trails, and other recreational and educational events.

Newton Fire Museum [NJ]

Description

The Newton Fire Museum presents firefighting history. The museum collections include an 1873 engine, circa 1849 hose carriage, uniforms, and turnout gear. The museum is housed in an 1891 firehouse.

The museum offers exhibits. The museum is open May through October. Groups are welcome throughout the year by appointment. The website offers historical photographs.

Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area [AZ]

Description

The circa 1886 Sahuro Ranch became possible in 1885, when the Arizona Canal provided previously non-existent irrigation opportunities. The 17-acre site includes 13 historic structures, a barnyard, orchards, and a rose garden. The main house dates to 1895.

The site offers exhibits, guided tours of the main residence, summer camps, and an educational program for students.

Broome County Historical Society [NY]

Description

The Broome County Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of the Broome County area, New York. Collections include more than 100,000 artifacts. The society contributes to the Local History and Genealogy Center in the Broome County Public Library.

The society offers exhibits, research center access, and research assistance. A fee is charged for research conducted on request.

Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden [NY]

Description

Visitors to the Museum can step back in time and take a guided tour through the hotel's eight fully furnished period rooms. Constructed in 1799 as a carriage house and converted into a hotel in 1826, the Museum transports the visitor back to the Mount Vernon Hotel, a country escape for New Yorkers living in the crowded city at the southern tip of Manhattan.

The museum offers tours, educational programs, and occasional recreational and educational events.

Placer County Historical Society [CA]

Description

The Placer County Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Placer County, CA. To this end, the society operates a restored classroom, which depicts education circa 1900. A variety of local history displays, such as Native American artifacts and early encyclopedias, can be found within the room.

The society offers classroom tours. Reservations are required.

New York City Fire Museum [NY]

Description

The New York City Fire Museum presents firefighting history from the late 18th century to present day. The largest firefighting collection in the country, museum artifacts include art, uniforms, parade hats, tools, fire engines dating from the 1700s onward, other vehicles, and more than 2,000 fire marks. A permanent exhibit memorializes the firefighters involved in 9-11 disaster relief. The museum is located within a 1904 firehouse.

The museum offers exhibits, guided historical tours for groups, and interactive guided fire safety tours for students. Reservations are required for history group tours, which must include at least 20 individuals, and student tours. The website offers a teacher resource guide and a summary of the New York Fire Department's history.

Fort William Henry Museum and Reconstruction [NY]

Description

The Fort William Henry Museum and Reconstruction presents the history of England's Fort William Henry in use along the southern edge of New York's Lake George between 1755 and 1757. Particular focus is given to warfare and weaponry.

The museum offers an introductory film, exhibits, tours led by costumed interpreters, group tours, student tours, student fort and Lake George history tours, Scout tours, ghost tours, musket and cannon firing, musket ball molding, Native American craft demonstrations, hands-on children's activities, and self-guided tours. Groups must consist of at least 15 people. Boxed lunches are available with advance notice. The website offers a scavenger hunt.