The New Jersey Fireman's Home was established in 1898 in order to care for aged and disabled firefighters in New Jersey. The home also is host to the New Jersey Fireman's Museum which displays antique firefighting equipment.
The museum is open to visitors daily and offers several exhibits of antique firefighting equipment. The website offers visitor information and a small photo gallery of the museum's collection.
The Haas-Lilienthal House was built in 1886, and serves as an example of Queen Anne-style Victorian architecture. Today, the mansion is open as a historic house museum, fully furnished with period furniture.
The house offers docent-led tours, as well as historic photos of the house and the occupants. The website offers a history of the house and its tenants, visitor information, and a virtual tour.
The historical society preserves the history of the Moravia, New York area as well as the history of Millard Filmore, 13th President of the United States. The society runs the History House, a local history museum that features a variety of exhibits, as well as the Luther Research Center and Archives.
The house and research archives are open to the public by appointment. The website offers visitor information and links to other Cayuga County historical resources.
The Eureka Schoolhouse is over 200 years old and represents Vermont's oldest one-room schoolhouse. The schoolhouse was restored in 1968 and is currently owned and maintained by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation and is operated as an area attraction by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
The schoolhouse offers visitors a window into the history of Vermont. The schoolhouse is furnished with antique furniture and is open to visitors year-round for tours. The website offers a history of the schoolhouse, three historic photographs of the schoolhouse, and visitor information.
The Winona County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Winona County, Minnesota. The society owns and operates three structures: the Winona County History Museum, the Bunnell House, and the Arches Museum of Pioneer Life. The mid-1800s Bunnell House, which currently serves as a historic house museum, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The society offers guided interpretive tours of the Bunnell House, exhibits and events at the Winona County Historical Museum that chronicle the history of Winona County, and exhibits and events at the Arches Museum which showcase pioneer life. The Arches Museum is one of the nation's few remaining roadside museums, and also includes a log home and barn. The website offers visitor information and a brief history for all three locations.
The Hudson River Maritime Museum is the only museum in New York State focusing exclusively on the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and the industries that developed around it.
The museum offers both indoor and outdoor exhibits on Hudson maritime history, special events, guided tours of the museum, and boat rides to the historic Roundout Lighthouse. The website offers visitor information, information regarding school tours, and an events calendar.
The Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of the western section of Chicago, Illinois. In addition to actively aiding and encouraging preservation, the society owns and operates a small museum that showcases the history of the Rogers Park area.
The society offers exhibits. The website offers information regarding upcoming events, visitor information, and a brief history of the area.
The Society operates a local history museum, displaying artifacts related to local history, including apparel, furniture, and horse-drawn carriages.
The museum offers exhibits and tours throughout the year. The website offers a brief history of the museum as well as basic visitor information.
The DeKalb History Center preserves and presents the history of DeKalb County, Georgia. The Center is composed of three distinct organizations, the McCurdy Family Research Center, which preserves the genealogical history of DeKalb County; the Jim Cherry Museum, a local history museum; and the society itself.
The Jim Cherry Museum features four permanent exhibits: DeKalb: The First Hundred Years, Johnny Reb and Billy Yank: The Life of the Common Soldier, DeKalb at War, and DeKalb Then and Now. The museum also offers guided tours and periodic events. The McCurdy Family Research Center offers genealogical research materials and services. The website offers visitor information, an online research section, and a history of DeKalb County.
The Alabama Department of Archives and History preserves the history of Alabama, maintaining an extensive archive of primary and secondary source material from and on the history of Alabama as well as a museum which features exhibits and hosts events regarding Alabama history.
The Department offers lecture series, guided tours of the museum and archives, and interactive media for children. The website offers educational resources including worksheets, interactive online activities, resources for teachers, and links to other online historical resources. The website also offers online exhibits, a virtual tour of the archives, and historical information about Alabama.