Roseau County Historical Society and Museum [MN]

Description

The Roseau County Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Roseau County, MN. To this end, the society operates a museum of local history. Exhibit topics include the military, the Ojibwe, immigration, and natural history.

The society offers exhibits, research library access, and research assistance. A fee is charged for research library access and for research conducted upon request. The website offers historical photographs.

Kentucky Gateway Museum Center

Description

Everyone who ever passed through this part of Kentucky or called it home left a story behind. Explorers. Movie stars. Artists. Pioneers. Slaves. The Kentucky Gateway Museum Center brings all the stories of the Maysville region into focus by offering dynamic collections, exhibits, and a genealogical-historical library.

The Genealogical & Historical Research Library sheds light on the people and events through an extensive collection of books, manuscripts, documents and newspapers from colonial times. The Regional History Museum illuminates the past through award-winning dioramas, more than 4,000 regional artifacts and a gallery of fine art related to Maysville and Kentucky. And the Kathleen Savage Browning Miniatures Collection looks at the world from a new perspective through mesmerizing, 1/12-scale reproductions of homes, furnishings, clothing, artwork and people. Teachers are shown how to use this collection as a teaching tool.

Every fall is an exhibit just for students. Tours are tailored to learning objectives. Students can tour as a group for $1.50 each; teachers free with Teacher's Guide provided.

Long Branch Historic House and Farm [VA]

Description

The Long Branch Historic House and Farm has existed on site since the early 18th century. The property was surveyed by George Washington; and residents have included Lord Culpeper, Lord Fairfax, and Robert “King” Carter. Today, the house is furnished with 18th- and 19th-century decorative arts. The grounds hold gardens and an equine retirement facility.

The house offers period rooms, gardens, and guided tours. Advance notice is required for groups of 10 or more.

International Swimming Hall of Fame and Museum [FL]

Description

The International Swimming Hall of Fame seeks to inspire participation in water sports through recognition of exemplary figures in swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, water polo, and life saving. The hall of fame claims the world's largest collection of swimming memorabilia and aquatic books and archival materials. Collection highlights include Mark Spitz' Olympic starting block and the first automatic timing machine.

The site offers exhibits, films, and interactive computer stations. The website offers virtual exhibits.

Wayne County Historical Society and Prairie Trails Museum [Iowa]

Description

The Society operates the Prairie Trails Museum. The large main brick building of the Museum houses 25,000 artifacts in five galleries covering over 21,000 square feet and the range of the area's history. The red Heritage Barn contains an extensive collection of early farm artifacts displayed in interpretive exhibits.

The museum offers exhibits, research library access, and occasional recreational and educational events.

San Francisco Museum and Historical Society [CA]

Description

The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of the Bay Area, in which San Francisco, CA is located. The society sponsors the Barbary Coast Trail, San Francisco's history walk, akin to Boston's Freedom Trail.

The society offers monthly lectures, two hour thematic walking tours, and group tours of the Barbary Coast Trail. Reservations are required for group tours of the Barbary Coast Trail.

Andes Society for History and Culture and the Hunting Tavern [NY]

Description

The Andes Society for History and Culture seeks to preserve and protect the history of Andes, NY and the surrounding region. To this end, the society operates the Hunting Tavern, which has been restored to the styles of 1840 through 1850. Exhibits include the tap room where Sheriff Osman Steele enjoyed his final drink, the 1953 post office interior, and historic barn-raising tools.

The society offers period rooms, exhibits, tours, and collection access. Visits and collection access are by appointment only. Tavern tours are only offered between Labor Day and Columbus Day.