"The Philipsburg Historical Foundation preserves the historical artifacts of the Philipsburg area and the Union Church building."

The above quote is located on Pennsylvania's official tourism site. However, I am unable to confirm that either the artifacts are on display or the church is accessible to the public as a historical site.

The Historic Preservation Society of Social Circle was founded with two goals in mind, to acquire a significant historic property to serve as society headquarters and as a community history center, and to develop a sizable membership in order to provide community based programs. With the acquisition of Gunter Hall and a membership of nearly 150, the society has achieved both of those goals. Currently, Gunter Hall is undergoing an extensive renovation. When finished, Gunter Hall will serve as a historic house museum in addition to its current role as society headquarters.

The site offers information about the society, visitor information for the town of Social Circle, a history of Social Circle, a history of the Social Circle school system, and an events calendar.

A museum is under development.

The Society's Museum is housed in a two-story red brick structure designed by George Pass and built in 1895—one of the few remaining examples of late 19th-century schoolhouse architecture. The Museum interprets the history of Le Sueur County through a collection that includes a prehistoric bison skull, one-room school, general store, vintage toy displays, church artifacts, Victorian rooms, and Native American objects. An Art Room showcases area artisans and exhibits honoring the work of Adolf Dehn, Roger Preuss, and David Maass.

The museum offers exhibits and research library access.

Unable to find an official site to confirm the continued existence of the society or museum. The following site mentions that there seems to be an ownership dispute over the museum. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mnlesueu/

The Santa Claus Museum presents and interprets over 1,500 Santa Claus figurines. The museum discusses the creation of the modern face of Santa Claus by Coca-Cola, Montgomery Wards, authors, and artists. Items in the collection include Thomas Nast and Norman Rockwell prints, vintage postcards, and figurines by Duncan Royale, Coca-Cola, Fitz and Floyd, Steiff, and PEZ.

The museum offers exhibits, interactive kiosks, and short films.

The Friends of Ohio Barns was formed in order to provide "opportunities for barn owners, barn lovers and the folks who believe in the stewardship of Ohio's barns to be connected." In addition, the organization works to help preserve barns and farmsteads throughout the state of Ohio. The organization releases a newsletter several times throughout the year and hosts a variety of events for farm owners and preservationists.

The site offers past issues of the newsletter, an events calendar, and general information about the organization.

Offerings are largely intended for preservation professionals and owners of historic farms.

Unable to locate an official site to confirm the continued existence of this society.

"The St. Louis Building Arts Foundation promotes public awareness of the crucial role of architecture, construction, and urban design in the history and future of greater St. Louis. The Foundation's work engages not only the field of architectural history but pressing civic issues. It aims to shape the built environment today by preserving and promoting the finest traditions in the building arts." The foundation seeks to accomplish these aims through aiding local preservation projects, creating a research library, and creating a National Architectural Arts Center.

The site offers information on library resources and current preservation projects.

The above is a pre-existing entry. The foundation does not offer a physical site for visitation. The organization does own a sizable research library, which may be accessible to the public in the future.

The town of Forrest Grove, located outside of Portland, Oregon, has been an educational and economic center since its settlement in 1841. "The Friends of Historic Forest Grove's mission is to recognize National, State and local cultural resources and enhance and promote the historic environment of Forest Grove through education in areas of historic interest." The organization's main projects include the recently completed creation of the Forest Grove City Library and the restoration of the A.T. Smith House.

The site offers information about Friends of Historic Forest Grove, a virtual tour of the town, information regarding current projects, and events calendar, and an online store.

The organization does not have an educational site open to public visitation.

"The Mattamuskeet Foundation is a non-profit organization engaged in research and educational activities to preserve, publish, and otherwise tell the stories of the rich history and ecology of Lake Mattamuskeet and the surrounding areas of eastern North Carolina." The foundation primarily focuses on the preservation of documents, photographs, and artifacts pertaining to the history of Lake Mattamuskeet and the surrounding area. In addition, the foundation has published a book on the history of the Lake entitled "Lake Mattamuskeet: New Holland and Hyde County."

The site offers very detailed visitor information regarding the Lake and the associated Wildlife Refuge, including descriptions on all activities that are permitted in the park. In addition, the site offers information about the foundation, including past achievements and current projects, and information on the foundation's publications.

The foundation promotes a natural site, which does not appear to offer exhibits, history tours, or other interpretive media or programs.

The mission of the Society is to operate and maintain the Lauder Museum and to encourage and promote the discovery, collection, preservation, and display of historical objects. In addition, the Society disseminates and publishes historical facts and knowledge about the activities, sites, memorabilia, and materials of the South Shore of Long Island in and around Amityville.

The museum offers exhibits, tours, and research library access.