Austerlitz Historical Society and Old Austerlitz Historical Village [NY]

Description

The Society operates the Old Austerlitz Historical Village where artifacts, photos, and memorabilia relating to the town are displayed in a collection of 18th and 19th century buildings. These buildings include an 1818 one-room schoolhouse, an 1850s church, a blacksmith's, the 1770 Sauers-Kellogg House, a granary, the Morey-Deveraux House, and the 1830s Varney House.

The society offers occasional recreational and educational events; the village offers tours.

Historical Society of Cheshire County and Wyman Tavern [NH]

Description

The Society offers a wide variety of activities for all ages throughout the year. At its home, the former Ball Residence, are housed the Society's museum exhibits, library, and archives. Museum exhibits include research-level collections of glass, pottery, and other locally produced items, along with a regular schedule of temporary feature exhibits. The Society also operates the Wyman Tavern. Built by Captain Isaac Wyman in 1762, it was initially used as a tavern for 40 years. The Reverend Zadekiah Barstow, the last settled minister by the town, made the tavern his home for the next 55 years. It is now maintained as a period house museum representing the period from 1770 to 1860.

The museum offers exhibits, tours, educational programs, research library access, and occasional recreational and educational events; the Tavern offers tours, educational programs, and occasional recreational and educational events (including living history events).

Newport Historical Society, Museum of Newport History, and Historic Sites [RI]

Description

Located in the 1762 Brick Market (designed by Peter Harrison) the Society's Museum provides the whole family with an introduction to the area's rich history and the beauty of its architecture. Visitors glimpse the lives of the people—past and present—who have made Newport one of America's most historic cities. The Society also manages several historical sites, including the 1730 Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House, the 1697 Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, the 1699 Great Friends Meeting House, and the 1739 Newport Colony House.

The society offers tours, educational programs, research library access, and occasional recreational and educational events; the museum offers exhibits and tours; the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House offers tours; the Great Friends Meeting House offers tours; the Newport Colony House offers tours.

Historical Society of Pottawattamie County and Historical Sites

Description

The Society owns and operates two historic sites. The 1885 Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail is one of 18 revolving ("squirrel cage," "human rotary," or "lazy Susan") jails built. The RailsWest History Center, housed in the 1899 Rock Island Depot, has displays of dining car silverware, a telegraph office, and memorabilia such as porters' uniforms and ticket stubs, as well as railcars and a model railroad.

The sites offer tours and exhibits; the society offers lectures and educational and recreational programs.

Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities and Museum Gallery [NY]

Description

The Society operates a gallery for changing local history exhibits, as well as six historical sites throughout Long Island. These six sites are listed separately in the NHEC's Historical Site database.

The society and its gallery offer exhibits, educational programs, and occasional recreational and educational events.

Association of King County Historical Organizations (AKCHO)

Description

AKCHO was incorporated in 1977 as a forum available to all who work in the world of heritage preservation, guided and nurtured by now experienced old hands. AKCHO aspires to foster cooperation between various historical and heritage organizations for mutual benefit, to establish and promote minimum standards for the aforementioned organizations, to promote public access to historical resources, and to promote public policy that is beneficial towards the preservation of King County history and heritage.

The site offers information about Association projects and advocacy, as well as resources for researchers and historical advocates.

Mosholu Preservation Corporation

Description

The Mosholu Preservation Corporation was founded by Montefiore Medical Center in 1981 in order to help preserve the buildings in the surrounding neighborhood. The Corporation started as a buyer and renovator of old properties in the Norwood neighborhood, and now is a multi-directional force for preservation and pride in the Northwest Bronx.

The site provides general information about the history of the Corporation and its present projects.

Eureka Heritage Society and Romano Gabriel Garden [CA]

Description

The Eureka Heritage Society provides leadership, education, and advocacy to preserve and enhance Eureka's irreplaceable historic structures and neighborhoods so as to ensure a legacy for future generations. It maintains the Romano Gabriel Garden, fashioned from discarded crates and boards by Romano Gabriel, a carpenter turned sculptor. The garden has been "transplanted" and is now housed in a glass exhibit area for viewing.

The society offers occasional recreational and educational events; the garden is open to the public as a viewable exhibit.