Wethersfield Historical Society, Museum, and Historic Sites [CT]

Description

The Society's operates a museum and several historic sites. The Wethersfield Museum features a permanent exhibition on the history of Wethersfield, with over 100 artifacts from the Society's collections, interactive components for visitors, and information on historic sites to visit in the area. Changing exhibition galleries feature the works of local artisans, artists, craft guilds, and temporary society exhibitions throughout the year. The Hurlbut-Dunham House is an elegant brick Georgian early 20th-century home. The Historic Cove Warehouse houses maritime exhibits which explore Wethersfield's role in the busy trade of the 17th and 18th centuries.

The society offers research library access, tours, educational programs, and occasional recreational and educational events; the Museum offers exhibits; the Hurlbut-Dunham House offers tours; the Warehouse offers tours and exhibits.

Waynesboro Historical Society

Description

"The Waynesboro Historical Society is headquartered in the historic Oller House, 138 W. Main St., Waynesboro. This house was built in 1892 and is very much a part of the rich history in Waynesboro. The society offers a wealth of information for research through its library and archives including a computer database and microfilm library. The society works for the preservation of landmarks and structures in the Waynesboro area."

Historical Society of Federal Way

Description

"The Historical Society of Federal Way collects, preserves and interprets the history, ethnic heritage, and cultural history of Federal Way, Washington. The Society's current major projects include the restoration of the historic Denny and Barker cabins and placement of markers which give details regarding points of historic interest."

Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society/Signal Museum (PA)

Description

The Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society has moved to a modern new facility located at 342 Northampton Street. Easton PA 18042. Members receive access and admission to the Lehigh Valley’s newest premier attraction, the Sigal Museum, the Genealogical Research Library, First Friday lectures and invitations to special social and education gatherings sponsored by the Society.
Some of the exhibits include: A life-size tree stretching through three floors, an interactive map that responds to touch. A first time exhibit showcasing the history of the Lenape Nation, the tribe that lived in what later became Northampton County, a music exhibit sponsored by guitar-maker C.F. Martin & Company, featuring locally made instruments and recordings of local music, an exhibit on industrial history, sponsored by Just Born featuring artifacts from the company’s history. The Sigal Museum also offers rental requests for meetings and gatherings.
Hours of operation are Tues. thru Saturday 9:30 to 3pm/Sunday from 12 to 4pm. Admission price is $7.00 per person, child $5.00 from ages 3-12, under 3 is free. Closed Mondays. Library hours are Tues. thru Sat. 9:30 am to 3pm. $7.00 admission price for one hour/$10 for two hour research. A conducted 2 hour staff research request on a single surname cost is $40. Suggest to call ahead for an appointment with the librarian, Jane S. Moyer. Members do get discounts on research services and admissions.

Southwest Museum of the American Indian

Description

"The galleries at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian are closed to the public at this time. However, the Museum Store is open on Saturdays and Sundays and we will continue to offer great programs and events throughout the year.

The galleries are closed due to extensive rehabilitation of the building and conservation of its rare collection of Native American artifacts, with the goal of moving most of the collection to a new state-of-the-art home by 2009. Plans call for the infrastructure improvements to the Southwest Museum to be completed by 2010, when the building will be open for a new cultural use, fulfilling founder Charles Lummis' vision and belief that all indigenous peoples be understood."