Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County [PA]

Description

The Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County seeks to preserve and share the history of Indiana County, Pennsylvania. To this end, the society operates a museum and a research library. Exhibit topics include Native American life, farm life, historical medicine, and coal mining.

The society offers exhibits and library access. There is a nominal fee for library use by individuals who are not society members.

Rose Hill Manor Park and Children's Museum [MD]

Description

Rose Hill Manor Park and Children's Museum is a hands-on rural history museum designed specifically for elementary school students. Collection highlights include more than 20 historic carriages and sleighs. Displays include a historic kitchen, broom shop, and carpentry shop, as well as a steam tractor and information on pork butchering. The residence on site was completed in 1792.

The museum offers period rooms, exhibits, scout programs, and tours led by costumed interpreters. Tours meet state educational standards. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. The website offers pre- and post-visit activities.

Licking County Historical Society [OH]

Description

The Licking County Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Licking County, Ohio. To this end, the society operates the Sherwood-Davidson Museum, located within a circa 1825 Federal-style structure and containing period rooms; the 1907 Webb House Museum, containing period rooms; the 1815 Greek Revival Buckingham Meeting House, which has hosted Presidents Rutherford B. Hayes and James A. Garfield and now contains the society library; and the Robbins-Hunter Museum, located within an 1847 Greek Revival structure and containing decorative arts exhibits.

The society offers period rooms and exhibits.

St. Lawrence County Historical Association [NY]

Description

The St. Lawrence County Historical Association seeks to preserve and share the history of St. Lawrence County, New York. To this end, the association operates an archival center and a museum located within the 1833 Silas Wright House.

The association offers archival access, a Civil War discussion group, period rooms, and exhibits. The website offers genealogy-based lesson plans.

Oyster Bay Historical Society [NY]

Description

The Oyster Bay Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Oyster Bay, New York. To this end, the society operates a museum, located within the circa 1720 Earle-Wightman House. The museum contains rooms in the styles of 1740 and 1830, as well as a research library.

The society offers period rooms, a children's tour of the Earle-Wightman House, interactive activities, and an 18th-century-style garden.

African American Cultural Complex [NC]

Description

The African American Cultural Complex presents select contributions of African Americans to North Carolina and United States history and culture. Highlights include collections of African American folk music and artifacts related to African American involvement in North Carolina law enforcement.

The complex offers exhibits and tours. Reservations are required for admission.