Louisa County Historical Society and Museum [VA]

Description

Since 1966, the Society has preserved historical records, collected writings and artifacts of life in Louisa County, and presented these collections to the public through exhibits, magazines and lectures. It operates The Sargeant Museum of Louisa County History at 214 Fredericksburg Avenue in Louisa, which has permanent exhibits featuring Native Peoples, Revolutionary War, Civil War, Transportation, Education and Government. Temporary exhibits delve more deeply into particular periods and themes of interest. In addition, the museum staff sponsor monthly programs for the public and offer genealogical assistance. Visit the Society’s website for hours, upcoming events, and online resources.

Programs are available for 4th and 5th grade history classes in The Westward Movement, Reconstruction, and Civil Rights. Others upon request. An online archive at provides primary source materials for teachers and students across all levels of study. Contact the museum director for more information.

Iowa County Historical Society and Pioneer Heritage Museum

Description

Visitors to the Society's Museum can see an 1861 log house, 1856 cabin, and 1930s filling station. Also on the half-block museum site is the 1861 Chicago Rock Island Depot which originally was in Victor, IA, and a 1900 period farmhouse. Each structure has period furnishings and other historical items. The filling station display includes an antique race car and 1938 fire truck. The new addition houses clothing and military displays, original furnishing from the Gritter School, and items that would be found in a country store. The museum's collection of uniforms and military gear spans from the Spanish American War through the Civil War, World War I, World War II (including both men's and women's uniforms), Vietnam, and Desert Storm.

The museum offers exhibits and research library access.

Potsdam Public Museum [NY]

Description

The Museum was built in 1876 as the First Universalist Church, and served as the Potsdam Public Library, with the Museum in the lower level, from 1940 until 1976. Today, it is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of local history and the decorative arts. The Museum exhibits artifacts related to the Knowles Family of Potsdam and the history of Potsdam, as well as ceramic, pottery, and porcelain pieces drawn from the Burnap Collection.

The museum offers exhibits, research library access, and educational and recreational events.

Mystic River Historical Society

Description

The Mystic River Historical Society, founded in 1973, owns an ever-growing collection of Mystic-related historical books, maps, photographs, and other documents and artifacts contributed by the community. It houses these collections in the William A. Downes Archives Building, erected by the Society specifically to provide a safe environment for them. It maintains part-time archival and curatorial staff available to assist researchers and to continue the organization and cataloging of the collections. In addition to the Downes Building, the Society owns the 1839 Portersville Academy, purchased from the Town of Groton in 1975 and partially restored. This historical building serves as the Society's education and outreach space. A schoolroom of the 1840s has been recreated upstairs, and historical displays form a backdrop for educational activities downstairs.

The society offers exhibits, lectures, tours, research library access, and educational programs.

Historical Society of Lebanon County and Stoy Museum

Description

The Society's museum is housed in the 1773 home of Dr. William Henry Stoy, a local minister and prominent Revolutionary War doctor. Throughout the museum, visitors will find examples of Pennsylvania German craftsmanship in such items as furniture, quilting and weaving, fraktur, and redware. Exhibits include recreations of several early shops and offices and explorations of community industries such as blacksmithing, farming and milling, carpentry, weaving, printing, shoemaking, and mining.

The museum offers exhibits, tours, and research library access; the society offers educational and recreational programs.

Indiana Historical Society and History Center

Description

Since 1830, the Society has connected people to the past by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and disseminating the state's history. A nonprofit membership organization, the IHS also publishes books and periodicals; sponsors teacher workshops; provides youth, adult, and family programming; provides support and assistance to local museums and historical groups; and maintains the nation's premier research library and archives on the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest. The society also maintains the Indiana History Center, where events and programs are held and exhibits housed.

The center offers exhibits, tours, lectures, film screenings, research library access, and educational and recreational programs.

Los Alamos Historical Society and Museum [New Mexico]

Description

The Society maintains the Los Alamos Historic Museum and Bookshop as well as the Los Alamos Historical Archives. The Los Alamos Historical Museum is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and interpreting the history of Los Alamos. Housed in the Guest Cottage of the Los Alamos Ranch School—a favorite place of Gen. Leslie Groves during the Manhattan Project—the museum features exhibits on local geology, anthropology, the 1917 elite Ranch School, and the Manhattan Project, as well as changing exhibits.

The society offers lectures and educational programs; the museum offers exhibits, tours, and educational programs.

Rogers Historical Museum

Description

At the Museum, visitors can discover the past through a wide variety of permanent and changing exhibits, educational programs, and special events. They can step into the turn of the 20th century with a tour of the 1895 Hawkins House; enjoy hands-on fun in the Attic, a"please touch" exhibit that is a favorite with families; and explore a downtown of yesteryear on First Street, an exhibit that brings to life three early Rogers businesses.

The museum offers visits, tours, lectures, and educational and recreational programs.