Wichita Co. Historical Society
"Wichita County Historical Society and the Museum of the Great Plains"
"Wichita County Historical Society and the Museum of the Great Plains"
The Lyman Mission House was built in 1839 as the Hawaii residence of New England missionaries David and Sarah Lyman. The home has been restored to period style, and is used to depict the lives and challenges of the Lymans. The neighboring museum presents Hawaiian history and culture through fine art pieces, other artifacts, and natural history exhibits. Exhibit topics include Hawaii climate zones, wildlife, minerals, shells, native tools and costume, Hawaiian royalty, sugar industry immigrants, and Chinese art. The site is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution.
The site offers period rooms, guided house tours, exhibits, guided house and museum tours for students, outreach programs for students, Elderhostel programs, and archive access. Appointments are required for archive access. All school groups must make reservations.
The Josephine County Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Josephine County, OR. To this end, the society operates the Schmidt House Museum and a research library. The Craftsmen-style Schmidt House was completed in 1910. Today the interior contains many pieces which once belonged to the daughters of the original owners. The museum houses exhibits on children's life, sewing, period kitchen work, the owner's circa 1900 grocery shop, and local historical topics. Oral interpretation uses the Schmidt family to discuss local homesteading, domestic life, business, farming, gold mining, and transportation.
The society offers exhibits, guided tours, living history outreach programs, research library access, and research assistance. A fee is charged for use of the library by non-members and for research conducted upon request.
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.
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.
"The Clermont County Historical Society (CCHS) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1958. It exists to preserve and interpret Clermont County, Ohio's history. CCHS has the unique role of being the keeper of the County's memories and heritage."
The Delmar Depot Museum consists of a caboose and a circa 1905 railway depot.
The museum offers exhibits.
"Our goal is to provide Montour County researchers with tools and data valuable in your quest to discover your heritage."
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.
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.