Shinnecock National Cultural Center and Museum

Description

The Shinnecock National Cultural Center and Museum presents the history and modern culture of the Shinnecock, an Algonquin people. Permanent exhibits include bronze figures of Native Americans and murals, created by Shinnecock artist David Bunn Martine, depicting Shinnecock history.

The museum offers exhibits, private tours, interactive curriculum-based student tours, and educational outreach programs for students. Please make reservations at least two weeks in advance for private tours.

Ocracoke Preservation Society and Museum [NC]

Description

The Ocracoke Preservation Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Ocracoke Island, NC. To this end, the society operates a museum and research library within the circa 1900 David Williams House. The residence's namesake and original owner served as the first Coast Guard Chief at the local station. The museum contains period rooms, maritime artifacts, and contemporary art.

The museum offers period rooms, exhibits, and research library access. Appointments are necessary for library access.

Hollywood Historical Society Inc [FL]

Description

The Hollywood Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and disseminating the history of Hollywood, Florida. The society runs a research center, which is open to the public year round, and the Hammerstein House, which is open on the first Sunday of the month during the fall and winter months. The Hammerstein House serves as a historic house museum and gives visitors a glimpse into life in Hollywood during the 1920s and 1930s.

The society offers annual home tours, guided tours of the Hammerstein House, and research resources. The website offers visitor information, a brief history of the Hammerstein House, and information regarding upcoming events.

Brookfield Historical Society Inc [CT]

Description

The Brookfield Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of the Brookfield, Connecticut, and the Parish of Newbury. The society owns and operates a local history museum, historical research center, and the Gurski's Forge building.

The society offers guided tours, exhibits, special presentations, and research resources. The website offers visitor information, a history of Brookfield, information regarding upcoming events, and information regarding the historical resources available for visitors.

Pueblo County Historical Society [CO]

Description

The Pueblo County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the historical heritage of Pueblo, Colorado. Headquartered in the Southeastern Colorado History Center, the society has an extensive collection of historical artifacts and records.

The society offers research resources, field trip programs, and monthly speakers. The website offers visitor information, a history of Pueblo, and information regarding upcoming events.

Mackinac State Historic Parks [MI]

Description

Mackinac State Historic Parks is the coalition of parks located on Mackinac Island. The Island is home to the Mackinac State Park, which covers roughly 70 percent of the island, Historic Downtown, which consists of five historic buildings and features costumed interpreters, Colonial Michlimackinac, a colonial fur trading outpost, the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Fort Mackinac, which was occupied by British soldiers in the 18th century and American soldiers in the 19th century.

The organization offers guided tours, field trip programs, outdoor activities in the state park, interpretive events, and occasional special events such as re-enactments. The website offers visitor information, histories of the five parks, event calendars, and several photo galleries.

The Bedford Historical Society [VA]

Description

The Bedford Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of Bedford, Virginia, and the surrounding area. The society is headquartered in the Wharton House, a brick house which was built in 1883. The home now serves as a historic house museum.

The society offers exhibits and guided tours within the Wharton House. The website offers visitor information, a copy of the society newsletter, and a history of the society.

Friends of Jefferson Patterson [MD]

Description

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) is the state archeological museum of Maryland and is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland. JPPM is home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, which houses over 8 million artifacts which are available for research, education, and exhibit purposes to students, scholars, museum curators, and educators. JPPM is also a vibrant center for education.

School groups learn about Native American and Colonial history and archaeology. Visitors enjoy workshops on pottery, basketry, carving or sewing, talks about the history of the Chesapeake Bay region, or exhibits “FAQ Archaeology” and "The War of 1812." Behind the scenes tours of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory show how artifacts are treated and studied. Maryland educators can rent a 4th-grade travelling trunk on Eastern Woodland Indian Cultures. Downloadable teacher resources, including pre- and post-visit activities, are available on the museum's website.

Fresno Historical Society [CA]

Description

The Fresno Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Fresno, California, and of California's Central Valley, one of the five most fertile valleys in the world. The society also operates the Kearney Historic Site, which showcases the history of the valley through the home of Theo Kearney, a raisin mogul.

The society offers a lecture series, tours of the Kearney estate, field trip programs, and educational outreach programs. The website offers visitor information, a history of the society, a history of the Kearney Historic Site, and an events calendar.

New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site [NY]

Description

New Windsor Catonment State Historic Site marks the location of the final encampment of General George Washington's army. The cantonment is also notable for being the location that Washington first read the cease-fire orders which ended the revolutionary war. The state historic site is also home to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor.

The historic site offers exhibits, demonstrations, living history events, and guided tour programs. The website offers visitor information and a history of the site.