Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

Description

The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum commemorates and honors outstanding Virginia athletes, sports journalists, coaches, and other influential sports figures. Topics addressed through exhibits include college sports, sports media, the Redskins, automobile racing, golf, the Olympics, major historical and current Virginia sports events, nutrition, and sports medicine, among other items.

The hall offers an introductory film, traditional and interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, racing simulations, educational programs which meet state standards, school educational outreach programs, teacher workshops, and Scout programs.

State Historical Society of North Dakota and North Dakota Heritage Center

Description

The State Historical Society of North Dakota preserves and presents the history of the state of North Dakota. To this end, the society operates extensive archives and a heritage center. The Main Gallery offers an overview of North Dakota history from the Late Cretaceous (circa 65 million years ago) to the 1930s. A number of temporary exhibits are also on view at any given time.

The society offers exhibits, a children's area, school tours, archival and genealogical library access, and research assistance. A fee is charged for research assistance. The website offers online archival materials, lesson plans, and virtual exhibits.

Lake George Historical Association and Museum [NY]

Description

The Lake George Historical Association seeks to preserve and share the history of the Lake George region, New York. To this end, the society operates a museum of local history, located within an 1845 courthouse. The museum contains the original courtroom and jail cells. Collection highlights include a plaster sculpture by John Rogers (1829-1904); a 1756 powder horn; and a chemical tank, which preceded modern day fire extinguishers.

The museum offers exhibits and tours. The website offers 10 historical photographs.

Greenbelt Museum [MD]

Description

Greenbelt was developed as a New Deal planned community in 1937. A historic house museum presents middle class life during the Great Depression and World War II. Years depicted range from 1936 to 1952. Furnishings within the interior were designed by the New Deal’s Special Skills Division. Thew New Deal, introduced by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt between 1933 and 1935, sought to offer relief to the unemployed and stimulate the economy of the Great Depression era (1929-the late 1930s or early 1940s).

The museum offers guided tours, exhibits, lectures, educational programs, self-guided walking tours, and 90-minute guided walking tours.

Peoria Historical Society [IL]

Description

The Peoria Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the historical heritage of Peoria, Illinois. The society owns and operates two historic house museums in the center of Peoria, as well as a research library.

The society offers guided tours of the historic house museums, weekly tours of different parts of Peoria, summer camps, and research resources. The website offers information regarding upcoming events, visitor information, and historical information regarding Peoria.

Preserve Rhode Island [RI]

Description

Preserve Rhode Island is dedicated to preserving historic structures throughout Rhode Island. In addition to their activities as an advocacy organization, the organization currently owns five historic buildings, which are all open to the public as historic house museums.

The organization offers tours of their historic properties. The website offers visitor information as well as information regarding the organization's programs and activities.

Covina Valley Historical Society [CA]

Description

The Covina Valley Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of Covina and West Covina, California, which today are suburbs of Los Angeles. The society maintains two buildings, a local history museum housed in the Firehouse Jail Museum, and the Heritage House, which serves as a historic house museum.

The society offers exhibits, guided tours, and special events. The website offers a brief history of the society as well as visitor information.

Bay County Historical Society [MI]

Description

The Bay County Historical Society works to preserve the history of Bay County, Michigan. The society has been in existence since 1919, and today is headquartered in the former National Guard Armory. The armory also serves as a showcase for the society's extensive archives.

The society offers tours of their headquarters. The website offers visitor information and general information regarding the society.

North Brevard Historical Museum [FL]

Description

The North Brevard Historical Museum is owned and operated by the North Brevard Historical Society, and works to chronicle the history of North Brevard and Titusville. The museum holds all of the society's collections, and puts on exhibits on local history.

The museum offers exhibits and guided tours. The website offers visitor information and links to the North Brevard Historical Society.