In 1880, the town of Rugby was established by British author and social reformer Thomas Hughes as a Utopian colony for Christians who wanted to build a cooperative agricultural community free of class tensions and distinctions. Though the colony caused a lot of controversy and only lasted two decades, the descendents of some of the colonist has preserved this interesting compound in rural Tennessee.

Guided tours of the historic town are available, though there is no specific tour for school groups. Workshops and events are offered but can be quite expensive. Lodging and dinging options are also offered on site.

The 1906 Beaux Arts Colonial McFaddin-Ward House presents the history of its residents and that of the Beaumont, TX area between 1906 and 1950. The McFaddins were involved in real estate, trapping, rice farming, rice milling, cattle, and oil. The grounds contain historic gardens. The carriage house contains period rooms and exhibits addressing the McFaddin's business interests and automobiles.

The house offers a 10-minute introductory film, period rooms, exhibits, guided tours, gardens, self-guided carriage house tours, and seventh grade tours. Guided tours consist of no more than eight visitors, and children under eight are not permitted. Spike heels cannot be worn in the residence. The home is not wheelchair accessible. The website offers pre-tour information and post-visit suggestions for educators.

The Ryerss Museum and Library served as the home of Joseph Ryerss and his family during the second half of the 19th century. The Ryerss were great collectors of international art and the home today includes an Asian gallery, a European gallery, as well as many of the Ryerss' personal items and restored living rooms.

The Museum offers group tours free of charge and a library for student and teacher research.

The Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens is an 1830's wood-frame house located in Nacagdoches, Texas. The home is the second oldest structure still standing in Nacagdoches. The house features a visitor center, blacksmith shop, smokehouse, and historic gardens.

The home offers guided tours. The website offers a brief history of the home as well as visitor information.

Fort Steilacoom (active 1849-1868) actively protected the Pacific Northwest, promoting migration to Washington state. The fort's military history primarily involved disputes with local Native American populations; although twice the majority of the fort's men were re-deployed, once for the San Juan Island "Pig War, a boundary dispute, and again for active involvement in the Civil War.

The fort offers exhibits and period rooms.

The Historical Society and Museum for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection seeks to preserve and share the history of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, founded in 1905.

The museum offers exhibits.

The Pultneyville Historical Society seeks to preserve and present the history of Williamson Township, New York. To this end, the society offers exhibits within a circa 1858 home. Exhibits address the life and work of Horatio Nelson Throop, the 1898 loss of the schooner St. Peter, and local history as depicted through photography. Throop was a boat builder and captain. In the 1830s, he conducted experiments with wind and screw propeller propulsion systems. He was also active in the Underground Railroad. The society owns a collection of artifacts recovered from the wreck of the St. Peter.

The society offers exhibits and archival access. Appointments are required for archival access.

The African and African American Historical Museum presents African American history and culture. Exhibit topics include the Middle Passage, African artifacts, the efforts of African-American inventors, the Underground Railroad, African American music, local history, and local sports.

The museum offers exhibits.

The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum contains permanent exhibits about Native Americans, Ohio history, East Asia, and 18th- and 19th-century European and American art, as well as art and history temporary exhibits. Native American artifacts date to prehistory and the 19th century. The East Asian collection includes artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries, decorative arts, and weaponry.

The museum offers exhibits, guided tours for children, hands-on activities, and educational outreach programs.

The Century House, also known as the Snyder Estate, is the former home of Andrew Snyder, and was a small family farm until the discovery of natural cement in the region in 1825. The area experienced impressive industrial growth up to the 1970s, and was the United State's largest producer of cement during that time.

The estate offers guided tours of the Century House, Widow Jane Mine, and Cement Industry Museum. The estate also offers field trip programs, outreach programs, and special events. The website offers visitor information, a history of the estate, and information regarding upcoming events.