Mount Independence State Historic Site [VT]

Description

The Mount Independence State Historic Site preserves the remains of Revolutionary War fortifications at Mount Independence. In the summer of 1776, between Mount Independence and Fort Ticonderoga, the area held 12,000 Continental troops. The sheer number caused the British to temporarily retreat to Canada rather than engaging in battle. However, by the spring of 1777, the number stationed at the posts had dwindled; and Mount Independence was captured by the British. Exhibits focus on life on Mount Independence.

The site offers exhibits, trails, fortification remnants, and interpretive signs.

Dorsey Chapel Historic Site [MD]

Description

This small frame meetinghouse-style church is distinguished by its steeply pitched gable roof and late Victorian ornamental treatment of its principal gable front. The upper gable has alternating courses of sawtooth and rectangular shingles, a quatrefoil bulls-eye ornament, and a turned wooden finial at the ridge. Each of the chapel's side walls is lighted by three gothic-arch windows that have delicate tracery in the upper sashes.

The church offers tours.

Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society and Museum [NY]

Description

The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Western New York. The society's headquarters is the only permanent structure created for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. Society holdings include more than 100,000 artifacts. Highlights include the largest collection of Pan-American Exposition artifacts, the Pierce Motorette, pacemaker prototypes, and the Red Jacket Peace Medal. Other artifacts can be classified as relevant to the Iroquois, War of 1812, Erie Canal, U.S. Presidents, industrialization, glass, ceramics, paintings, textiles, aviation, or immigration.

The society offers exhibits, 30-minute exhibit tours for students, outreach presentations, and research library access. Four weeks advance notice is required for student tours. A fee is charged for use of the library by non-members. The website offers virtual exhibits, slide presentations and videos for rental, resource kits for rental, and a Buffalo timeline.

Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park [NM]

Description

The Salmon Ruins and Heritage Park seeks to preserve and share the history and prehistoric record of the Four Corners. Particular emphasis is given to San Juan County, New Mexico. The park operates a research library with more than 5,000 volumes pertaining to Southwest history and archaeology. Sights include an 11th-century Chacoan greathouse; a 19th-century homestead; and a replica tipi, pithouse, hogan, and sweatlodge.

The site offers exhibits, guided group tours of the Salmon Ruins, school tours, outreach virtual tour presentations, and research library access. Reservations are recommended for group and school tours.

Trolley Museum of New York

Description

The Trolley Museum of New York presents the history of rail transportation and the effect thereof on the Hudson River Valley. Collections include 21 subway, rapid transit, and trolley cars from throughout the United States and Europe. These cars date from between 1897 and 1952. The museum is located on the foundations of the Ulster and Delaware Railroad Yard's engine house.

The museum offers exhibits, a film, the opportunity to view restoration work in progress, a one and a half-mile trolley ride, and picnic sites along the trolley route.

Margaret Mitchell House and Museum [GA]

Description

The Margaret Mitchell House was the adult home of American author Margaret Mitchell and the place where she wrote Gone with the Wind. The site also houses the Literary Center, which honors Mitchell's legacy through writing education programs.

The Museum offers exhibits, guided tours (with group tours available by arrangement) writing classes, summer camps, lectures, and other recreational and educational events.

McClain County, Oklahoma Historical and Genealogical Society and Museum

Description

The McClain County, Oklahoma Historical and Genealogical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of McClain County, Oklahoma. To this end, the society operates a museum of pioneer life. Collections include historic furnishings.

The society offers exhibits and research assistance. Donation is required for requested research.

Pictograph Cave State Park [MT]

Description

The Pictograph, Middle, and Ghost cave complex was home to generations of prehistoric hunters. Over 30,000 artifacts have been identified from the park. A short paved trail allows visitors to view the rock paintings, known as pictographs, that are still visible in Pictograph Cave, the largest of the three. Interpretive signs tell the story of Montana's first professional archaeological studies and excavations.

A second website for the site can be found here.

The site offers tours and occasional recreational and educational events.

Metamora Courthouse State Historic Site

Description

The Metamora Courthouse was built in 1845 and served as the center of county government until the county seat was moved to Eureka in 1896. It is one of two surviving courthouses on the historic Eighth Judicial Circuit traveled by Abraham Lincoln. The first floor of the two-story brick structure contains a central hall flanked by two exhibit rooms, one displaying artifacts of early local history, the other with exhibits describing the 1850s court system and Lincoln's life on the Eighth Judicial Circuit. On the second floor, the former courtroom and two small chambers are furnished to represent the era during which Lincoln practiced law.

The site offers exhibits, tours, and a short film.

McDowell House and Apothecary Shop [KY]

Description

The McDowell House and Apothecary Shop is the site of the first successful ovarian tumor removal, completed in 1809. The surgeon and resident of the home was Ephraim McDowell (1771-1830). The earliest portions of the Georgian structure itself date to circa 1795. The site includes the residence and restored apothecary shop, which contains 18th- and 19th-century artifacts. The site offers information on early 19th-century life and medicine.

The site offers 45-minute guided grounds tours and 45-minute guided tours of the home and apothecary shop. The apothecary shop and second floor of the residence are not wheelchair accessible. Videos are available to individuals unable to visit these areas in person. School groups are welcome with advance notice. The website offers an activity guide.