Fort Flagler was built in the 1890s in order to guard the entrance to the Puget Sound. Decommissioned in 1953, the fort now serves as a state park and houses a military museum.
The fort offers five miles of hiking trails, guided tours, exhibits in the museum, and occasional special events. The website offers visitor information and a brief history of the fort.
Swedish Immigrants founded Albany Township in the 1750s. The Albany Township Historical Society seeks to preserve the unique historical heritage of the township, and maintains a local history museum.
The society offers exhibits and guided tours in the museum, along with occasional special events. The website offers visitor information and a brief history of the website.
The Fireman's Hall Museum, located within 1902 firehouse, presents the history of firefighting in Philadelphia; and promotes fire prevention techniques. Collections include historic firefighting apparatus and photographs.
The museum offers traditional and interactive exhibits. The website offers trivia questions, safety suggestions, games, and activities.
The Town of Concord Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Concord and Springville, New York. To this end, the society operates the Warner Museum.
The museum offers exhibits.
The Dothan Landmark Park presents the history of southeastern Alabama. Site features include a living history farm, set in the 1890s; a one-room schoolhouse; a historic church; and a historic general store. Exhibits discuss agriculture and wildlife.
The park offers exhibits, living history interpreters, nature trails, a planetarium, and a picnic site.
The Historical Society of Carroll County seeks to preserve and share the history of Carroll County, Maryland. To this end, the society operates three historic structures—the 1807 Sherman-Fisher-Shellman House, the circa 1800 Kimmey House, and the circa 1820 Cockey's Tavern. The Kimmey House presents local historical artifacts. Collection artifacts date from the 18th century to present.
The Sherman-Fisher-Shellman House offers period rooms, styled to 1807 specifications. The Kimmey House offers a research library and exhibits.
Cockey's Tavern is currently closed for renovation.
The East Linn Museum presents the history of the Sweet Home, Oregon area through period rooms and exhibits of vernacular items. Collection highlights include historical cameras, telephones, and firearms. The period covered extends from 1852 to present.
The museum offers period rooms and exhibits.
The Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site preserves the site of a Mississippian village and burial mounds. The Mississippians inhabited the village between 1100 and 1350. Exhibit topics include Mississippian artifacts, architecture, and burial practices. The village no longer exists, but the mounds are accessible. The Mississippians are also referred to as the Mound Builders.
The site offers exhibits, hands-on activities, museum tours, walking trails, educational programs, and a picnic site. The website offers pre-visit activities and guide sheets.
The Nebraska State Historical Society collects, preserves, and opens to all the history of the state.
The society offers lectures, educational programs, and occasional recreational and educational programs.
The Thousand Islands Museum of Clayton presents the history of Clayton and St. Lawrence River areas, New York. Topics include commerce, hunting, agriculture, and fishing. Collection highlights include historic hunting decoys.
The museum offers a resource room. Arrangements for research assistance must be made in advance, and payment is required.