Missouri History Museum [MO]

Description

The Missouri History Museum chronicles the history of the state of Missouri from prehistoric times up to the present day. The museum houses collections and exhibits on local Indian tribes and special events and places in Missouri.

The museum offers field trip programs, guided tours, exhibits, a library and research center, special events, and school outreach programs such as "History in a Box" and interpretive presentations. The website offers visitor information, online exhibits, library access, and an events calendar.

Landmark Society of Western New York [NY]

Description

The Landmark Society of Western New York is dedicated to preserving western New York's rich architectural and historical heritage. The society owns and operates two historic house museums, the Campbell-Whittlesey House and the Stone-Talon House. The society is headquartered in the Hoyt-Potter House in Rochester, New York.

The society offers frequent tours of local historic structures and districts, guided tours of the society's historic homes, presentations on architectural history, and a research library. The website offers information regarding society properties, visitor information, and a calendar of events.

Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup Hall of Fame [RI]

Description

The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America's Cup Hall of Fame celebrates the unique accomplishments of the Herreshoff family and the related drama of the America's Cup races. From 1863 to 1945, the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company, on the site of the present day Museum, produced the world's finest yachts. The genius of naval architect Captain Nathanael Greene Herreshoff along with the business acumen of his blind older brother John Brown Herreshoff truly built the "better mouse trap" for which the world beat a path to Bristol. Today, visitors from around the world see the nation's finest collection of yachts, all Herreshoff and many more than 100 years old. They can view the design models recording Captain Nat's design genius and see the products of his innovations. The companion America's Cup Hall of Fame is the international center for appreciation of the Cup.

The museum offers exhibits, research library access, lectures, classes, and occasional recreational and educational programs; the hall offers exhibits.

Museum of History & Industry [WA]

Description

The Museum of History & Industry, located in Seattle, WA, is Washington's largest private heritage organization. The museum itself focuses on the history of the Puget Sound and greater Pacific Northwest. The museum is also home to the Seattle Historical Society's historical collections and archives, including an oral history collection and audio/video collection.

The museum offers guided tours, exhibits, field trip programs, research resources, and professional development for teachers. The website offers visitor information, a brief history of the museum, an events calendar, several online exhibits, and access to the museum's research resources.

Firehouse No. 3 Museum [WI]

Description

The Firehouse No. 3 Museum chronicles the history of firefighting in Racine, WI. The museum houses an impressive collection of firefighting equipment and memorabilia, including 1882 Stephen Freeman Steamer and a 1930s pumper. The museum also features helmets, hoses, nozzles, trophies and awards from Racine firefighting history.

The museum offers exhibits. The website offers visitor information.

Chateau De Mores State Historic Site [ND]

Description

This site memorializes the life and activities in North Dakota of Antoine de Vallombrosa, the Marquis de Mores, who arrived in 1883. Among his enterprises were a beef packing plant; a stagecoach line; a freighting company; refrigerated railway cars; cattle and sheep raising; land ownership; and a new town which he called Medora, in honor of his wife. The Chateau, a 26-room, two-story frame building, was built in 1883 as the summer residence of the Marquis's family. The Chateau is now a historic house museum and contains many of the original furnishings and personal effects of the de Mores family.

The site offers tours, exhibits, and occasional recreational and educational events.

Virginia Aviation Museum [VA]

Description

Located in Richmond, Virginia, the Virginia Aviation Museum features the spectacular SR-71 Blackbird as well as 36 historic vintage aircraft and other pieces of aviation memorabilia. The museum also is home to the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame.

The museum offers exhibits, field trip programs, outreach programs, and occasional special events such as the annual Air Fair. The website offers visitor information, information regarding some of the aircraft on display, and information regarding the educational programs offered.

Brooklyn Historical Society and Museum [NY]

Description

The Brooklyn Historical Society is dedicated to chronicling the history of Brooklyn, from its origins over 200 years ago to its modern day state as a borough of New York City. The society is located in downtown Brooklyn in a building that was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 for its fabulous Queen-Anne style architecture. In addition to a local history museum, the society also is home to an extensive collection of historical artifacts and documents.

The society offers guided tours, school outreach programs, teacher development, exhibits, research resources, and field trip programs. The website offers visitor information, a calendar of events, library access, and historical information regarding Brooklyn.

La Purísima Mission State Historic Park [CA]

Description

Misión la Purísima Concepción de María Santísima (Mission of the Immaculate Conception of Most Holy Mary) was founded by Father Presidente Fermin de Lasuén on December 8, 1787. It was the 11th of 21 Franciscan Missions established in Alta California. A major earthquake on December 21, 1812, destroyed many of the mission buildings. Father Mariano Payeras received permission to relocate the mission community four miles to the northeast in La Cañada de los Berros, next to El Camino Real. La Purísima Mission was officially established in its new location on April 23, 1813. Materials salvaged from the buildings destroyed by the earthquake were used to construct the new buildings, which were completed within 10 years. The end of the California missions came in 1834, when the Mexican government, which had gained independence from Spain, transferred control of the missions from the Catholic Church to civil authorities. Today, La Purísima Mission State Historic Park is considered the most completely restored mission in California, with 10 of the original buildings fully restored and furnished, including the church, shops, quarters, and blacksmith shop. The mission gardens and livestock represent what would have been found at the mission during the 1820s. Special living history events are scheduled throughout the year. A visitor center features information, displays, and artifacts; and a self-guided tour gives visitors the opportunity to step back in time for a glimpse of a brief, turbulent period in California's history.

The site offers exhibits, tours, living history events, educational programs, and occasional other educational and recreational events.

Great Lakes Historical Society and Museum [OH]

Description

The Great Lakes Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of the "Inland Seas" and the Great Lakes region of the United States. The society also owns and operates the Inland Seas Maritime Museum, a research center, and the recently reconstructed Vermilion lighthouse.

The society offers field trip programs, guided tours, research resources, and special events. The website offers a history of the society, visitor information, a calendar of events, and a virtual tour of the museum.