Historical Museum at St. Gertrude [ID]

Description

The Historical Museum at St. Gertrude presents the history of North Central Idaho. Collections include more than 10,000 archival materials; 150 years of textiles; weaponry, some of which was used in the 1877 Nez Perce War; Nez Perce artifacts; a range of historic office machinery, including a 1902 Burroughs “Moon Hopkins” bookkeeping machine and an 1895 Dactyle calculator; world minerals; mining equipment; medical artifacts, including a 1900 fetal monitor and a tonsillectomy chair; and artifacts of Chinese immigrants. The museum also owns many of Polly Bemis' previous possessions. Bemis (1853-1933), originally from China, was brought to an Idaho mining camp as a female slave. Roughly 12,000 artifacts, some of which date to the 14th century, are on display.

The museum offers exhibits

Rancho de Guadalupe Historical Society [CA]

Description

The Rancho de Guadalupe Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Guadalupe, California. To that end, the society operates a museum, a historic jail, and a non-circulating library. Artifacts on display include Native American adobes and pieces representative of the cultures which succeeded the Chumash—the Chinese, Filipinos, Mexicans, Swiss, Italians, Spanish, Japanese, and Portuguese.

The society offers exhibits and library access.

Cannon Beach Historical Center and Museum [OR]

Description

The Cannon Beach History Center and Museum displays the history of Cannon Beach, Oregon. Exhibits include a hands-on reconstructed longhouse.

The museum and center offers acoustic concerts, monthly lectures, exhibits, a Spanish audio translation of the primary permanent exhibit, and field trip programs designed to meet state educational standards. The website offers coloring pages and an interactive quiz.

Contra Costa County Historical Society [CA]

Description

The Contra Costa County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Contra Costa County and Martinez, California, in particular. The society runs a local history museum, the Contra Costa County History Center. The center is open to the public by appointment, and offers exhibits on Contra Costa County. Prospective visitors should check the website to check what exhibits are currently up.

The website offers visitor information, a collection of articles on local history, an extensive collection of historic photographs, and an events calendar.

Mormon Trails Association [UT]

Description

The Mormon Trials Association is dedicated primarily to the preservation of locations and structures pertaining to Mormon history, as well as promoting communication among Mormon historic sites. Thus, the association spends most of its resources on advocacy, but the association also offers a local tours program.

The association offers self-guided tour guides for local schoolteachers that are designed to provide enrichment for the Utah Studies program in public schools. The website offers information regarding the self-guided tours, as well as general information regarding the society.

Orange County Firefighters Museum [NY]

Description

The Orange County Firefighters Museum chronicles the history of firefighting in Orange County, New York. The museum is home to an impressive collection of firefighting equipment and memorabilia.

The museum offers tours, exhibits, a fire safety education center, and presentations. The website offers a history of the museum, visitor information, stories and memories from former Orange County firefighters, and a calendar of events.

Kelly House Museum [CA]

Description

The Kelly House Museum is located in the historic Kelly House, which was built in 1861. In addition to serving as a historic house museum, the home offers exhibits on the cultural heritage of the Mendocino Coast. The home also serves as a shining example of the unique Victorian architecture that led to Mendocino's recognition as a National Historic Preservation District.

The museum offers exhibits, walking tours of the Mendocino National Historic District, guided tours of the home, and special events. The website offers visitor information and a history of the home.

Clinton Historical Society [NY]

Description

The Clinton Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the historical heritage of Clinton, New York. The society owns and operates a local history museum. The museum is also host to a small research library, which is available to the public by appointment.

The museum offers exhibits, presentations, guided tours, and the research library. The website offers visitor information, an events calendar, and a collection of photographs of historic Clinton.

Blount Mansion Association [TN]

Description

Blount Mansion was the original home of William Blount, a signer of the US Constitution and the first and only governor of the Southwest Territory. Blount was also instrumental in helping Tennessee gain statehood status. The Blount Mansion was granted status as a National Historic Landmark in 1965, and today serves as a historic house museum, a museum of early American history, and a museum of local history.

The museum offers exhibits, guided tours, field trip programs designed to address state curriculum objectives, and special events. The website offers visitor information, a history of the mansion, and information regarding the programs offered by the mansion.