Fire Museum of Greater Chicago [IL]

Description

The Fire Museum of Greater Chicago is dedicated to preserving the history of firefighting in the city of Chicago and its suburbs. The museum has been recently renovated and contains an impressive collection of firefighting memorabilia and equipment.

The museum offers guided tours. The website offers basic visitor information and a calendar of events.

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum [IL]

Description

The Tinker Swiss Cottage was built in the 1860's, based on owner businessman Robert Hall Tinker's trip to Switzerland and love of Swiss architecture. Today it is one of the few remaining examples of 19th century Swiss architecture in America.

School tours are offered and education packets are available with pre and post tour activities. A hands-on activity may also be included with a tour of the Cottage.

National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame [TX]

Description

The National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame highlights the men of color who helped expand our country through exhibits containing art, photography, artifacts, journals, and other historic items.

The museum offers free children's cultural heritage workshops twice a week which include tours of the museum and guest speakers. Interactive student activities are also offered.

Historic Deerfield [MA]

Description

In historic Deerfield, visitors can step back into early America as they tour 11 house museums, exploring hundreds of years of history along an original, mile-long street. Two houses, the Stebbins House and Sheldon House, are available for self-guided tours all day during the regular season.

The site offers exhibits, tours, workshops, educational programs, research library access, and recreational and educational events.

Heritage Society of Austin [TX]

Description

The Heritage Society of Austin is dedicated to preserving important historic structures in the greater Austin area. The society has worked over the years to preserve many of Austin's most important structures, and also aids local attractions such as the Pioneer Farms, a living history farm which showcases life in early Texas.

The society offers tours of local historic homes and structures. Pioneer farms offers guided tours, interpretive events, and workshops. The website offers visitor information and a calendar of events.

La Porte County Historical Society & Museum [IN]

Description

The La Porte County Historical Society & Museum is dedicated to preserving the historic heritage of La Porte, Indiana, and the surrounding area. The society's museum serves as a local history museum and showcases the society's impressive collection of historic artifacts and documents. The museum is also home to the society's research library.

The society offers exhibits, guided tours, and research resources. The website offers visitor information, a historic photo gallery of La Porte, a brief history of the area, and online exhibits.

Perry County Historical Society [OH]

Description

The Perry County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of Somerset, Ohio, and the rest of Perry County. The society maintains two historic structures, the Perry County Museum, which is located at the entrance to the Perryville City Park, and the Faherty House, which serves as a historic house museum and as the society's headquarters.

The society offers guided tours and exhibits on Perry County history. The website offers research information, visitor information, and historical information regarding Perry County.

The Paine Art Center and Gardens [WI]

Description

The Paine Art Center and Gardens are located in the historic Paine Mansion, which was built in the early 1930s for the Nathan Paine and his wife, wealthy logging and milling moguls. Today, the center preserves both the historic home and serves as a showcase for the Paine family's art collection.

The center offers exhibits and galleries, guided tours of the center, and special events. The website offers a history of the home, a calendar of events, visitor information, and a virtual tour of the mansion.

Historic St. Mary’s Mission [MT]

Description

Historic St. Mary's Mission is located in the Bitterroot Valley under the shadow of St. Mary's Peak, which rises over 4,000 feet from the valley floor. The mission dates from the early 1840s, and was created by three Jesuit Missionaries for the purpose of enlightening the local American Indian population.

The mission offers guided tours. The website offers a history of the mission, brief biographies of the founders of the missionary, a photo tour of the mission, and visitor information.