Marksville State Historic Site [LA]

Description

The Marksville State Historic Site is located on a bluff overlooking the Old River, and was the site of an Indian ceremonial ground. The site is believed by archaeologists to have national significance, and is thought to have been created by a subset of the Hopewell Indians of Ohio. The site is a National Historic Landmark.

The historic site offers guided tours, as well as exhibits and presentations in the park's visitor center. The website offers a history of the site, visitor information, and a short video commemorating the historical significance of the site.

Pejepscot Historical Society and Museum [ME]

Description

The Pejepscot Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of the Pejepscot region of Maine, which consists of Brunswick, Topsham, and Harpswell Maine. The society was established in 1888, and maintains three museums, Pejepscot Museum, the Joshua Chamberlain Museum, and the Skolfield-Whittier House Museum, as well as a research collection.

The society offers guided tours of its three museums. The website offers a brief history of the society, a biography of Joshua Chamberlain, a virtual tour of the Skolfield-Whittier House, and visitor information regarding the society's museums.

Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park [AL]

Description

The Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park is located in Brierfield, AL, and is the site of the Bib County Iron Works, the Confederacy's most productive Iron Works during the Civil War. Today, the Brierfield Ironworks Park consists of the ruins of the Bib Ironworks as well a many carefully reconstructed pioneer-style homes and structures.

The park offers hiking trails, guided tours, re-enactments, and other special events. The website offers visitor information, a history of the Ironworks, and a calendar of events.

Fulton Mansion State Historic Site [TX]

Description

George and Harriet Fulton began construction in 1874 on their spacious and extravagant home overlooking the Aransas Bay. Completed in 1877, the house featured ornate trim work and furnishings and the latest technological conveniences including modern plumbing, central heating, and a gas lighting system. Restored in the early 1980s, the architectural landmark is open for visitors.

The site offers tours.

Seacoast Fire Museum [NH]

Description

The Seacoast Fire Museum is located in Hampton, NH, along New Hampshire's coastline. The museum chronicles the history of the Seacoast Fireman's Union and features a 19th century fire pumper along with other antique firefighting equipment such as a Whiting Light.

The museum offers exhibits on firefighting history. The website offers historic photographs of the Seacoast Fireman's Union, photographs of the museum's exhibits, and basic visitor information.

Aspen Historical Society [CO]

Description

The Aspen Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Aspen Valley, from its original Indian inhabitants up through its modern-day status as one of the world's premier skiing destinations. The society operates seven historic sites, ranging from mining ghost towns to historic house museums.

The society offers guided tours of its museums and historic sites, research resources, field trip programs, a traveling trunk program, and special events. The website offers visitor information, access to the society's archives, lesson plans for teachers, a calendar of events, and detailed historical information about Aspen.

Bartholomew County Historical Society [IN]

Description

The Bartholomew County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of Bartholomew County, IN. The society is headquartered in the McEwen-Samuels-Marr House, located in downtown Columbus, which also serves as a local history museum. The society also owns and operates the Historic Breeding Farm.

The society offers guided tours of its two historic properties and special events such as home tours. The website offers a photo gallery of history Bartholomew County, visitor information, a brief history of the society, and an events calendar.

Coastal Heritage Society [GA]

Description

The Coastal Heritage Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Savannah, Georgia, and the Georgia coastline. The society runs four historic sites, the Savannah History Museum, the Roundhouse Museum, Old Fort Jackson, and the recently completed Battlefield Park, which commemorates the 1779 Battle of Savannah. The society also boasts C.S.S. Georgia, a Civil War Ironside that was used as a floating battery for Savannah's protection.

The society offers guided tours of its historic properties and the C.S.S Georgia, field trip programs, and special events. The website offers visitor information, historical information regarding the society's historic properties, and a calendar of events.

Museum Village [NY]

Description

Museum Village is a living history site depicting 19th-century life. The site includes a replica 1805 schoolhouse, general store, drug store, 18th-century cabin, weave shop, candle shop, broom shop, blacksmith shop, wagon shop, print shop, pottery shop, costume exhibit building, and natural history building. The natural history building houses a mastodon skeleton.

The village offers interactive and traditional exhibits, costumed interpreters, demonstrations, hands-on activities, a summer day camp, five curriculum-based workshops for students, and picnic tables. Workshops topics include candle making, open hearth cooking, stenciling, printing, and natural dyeing. The site is only partially wheelchair accessible.

Old Dillard Museum [FL]

Description

The Old Dillard Museum presents the history of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; the African American experience in Broward County; the Old Dillard community; and jazz. The museum is housed within the 1924 Old Dillard School, a segregated school for African Americans. Artifacts are local, African, Native American, and Caribbean in provenance. Particular attention is given to Julian “Cannonball” Adderly (1928-1975), jazz saxophonist.

The museum offers exhibits, hands-on activities, guided tours, films, lectures, conferences, classes, and workshops.