The train started running to Califon in 1875. Though the Central of New Jersey Railroad built both a wooden freight station and passenger station, the citizenry of Califon, proud of their town, replaced it at their own expense with the stone structure which today houses the Society and its museum.
Website provides very few specifics about the museum and the services the society offers.
The purpose of Society is to investigate historical events and record the facts concerning same; to secure biographical sketches of people who have taken part in the development of Union County, Oregon; to collect facts and recollections of incidents of past times; to secure and file records, documents, and written and printed histories of earlier settlers and times of the county; to establish the location of historic spots; to erect markers and monuments; and to rent, lease, erect, or purchase and maintain suitable places for filing, displaying, and preserving the records, files, and property placed in the care of the Society for preservation.
Does not appear to be affiliated with any specific historical sites.
The Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the study of the history of Cochise County and to the publication of the Cochise County Historical Journal.
Does not appear to be affiliated with any tourable historical sites.
The American Folklore Society is an association of people who study and communicate knowledge about folklore throughout the world. The Society's more than 2,200 members and subscribers are scholars, teachers, and libraries at colleges and universities; professionals in arts and cultural organizations; and community members involved in folklore work.
Academic/professional organization, not a historic site.
The missions of the CFPT are to provide a resource where all interested persons can find information related to historic fortifications, to encourage the restoration and redevelopment of historic fortifications as living museums and places of public recreation, to encourage the study of the science of fortification with a view as to how it has influenced today's architecture and engineering, and to inform the public as to both the direct and indirect influence fortifications have played in their lives.
Appears to be an individual's website, not an official organization.
The Society operates the Greene County Historical Society Museum, which displays "rooms" of early-day stores and professional offices, complete with original equipment and retail goods, as well as walls and cases full of Greene County historical artifacts.
The museum offers exhibits and tours.
Website has very little specific information on the museum's services.
The Society operates the Gordon Browning Museum, a publicly-supported museum and repository for documents, images, and artifacts that represent the history and culture of Carroll County, Tennessee. The museum is named in honor of the two-time Governor of the State of Tennessee Gordon Browning and contains numerous papers, photographs, and personal effects of the former governor.
The museum offers exhibits and research library access.
Site provides very few specifics about the offerings of the museum.
Located in a restored National Register brownstone bank building, the first floor of the center has historic exhibits and a cultural center that provides ongoing art exhibits, workshops for adults and children, and performing arts programs. The second floor contains the stories and memorabilia of Washburn's businesses and industries, family photos and heirlooms, ethnic displays and a collection of toys.
The museum offers exhibits and educational and recreational programs.
Cannot find a website.
Operating as a statewide nonprofit organization with offices in Columbia and Spartanburg, the Foundation seeks to build widespread consensus on the most appropriate ways for South Carolina's communities to grow and prosper while maintaining local character and quality of life. The Foundation strives to form community consensus on longterm, sustainable development patterns that can provide lasting benefits for citizens while embracing the need for growth.
Seems to be more a conservation/urban planning organization than individual historic sites. Does offer some educational/interpretation events, though. Appropriate for inclusion?
The National Preservation Institute (NPI) is a nonprofit organization offering specialized information, continuing education, and professional training to those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of our cultural heritage. It offers seminars in historic preservation and cultural resource management and serves a broad spectrum of professionals from both the government and private sectors by providing preservation information, knowledge, and skills to train and guide the stewards of the United States' historic and cultural places.
Preservation organization, not an individual historic site.