The Framingham History Center presents the history of Framingham, MA. Exhibits of local historical interest are housed within the Edgell Memorial Library, completed in 1872. The collections consist of more than 12,000 artifacts dating from 10,000 BC through present day.
The center offers exhibits, guided group tours, lectures, and research and genealogy assistance. Group tours are by reservation only.
The Green County Historical Society operates the Bronck Museum and Vedder Research Library. The Bronck Museum consists of a complex of historic structures which previously functioned as a working farm. The complex holds a 1663 stone house, the oldest remaining residence in Upstate New York; a 1738 Hudson Valley Dutch and Federal brick house; a detached kitchen; a Victorian horse barn with exhibits of historical daily life in Green County, NY; a Dutch barn; and a thirteen-sided barn. The homes and kitchen are furnished with period pieces; china; glass; silver; and artworks by Ezra Ames, John Frederick Kensett, Ammi Philips, Richard Hubbard, Benjamin Stone, and Nehemiah Partridge. The museum also presents regional textiles, and information on both spinning and weaving. The Vedder Research Library offers primary and secondary sources for researching the history of Green County.
The museum offers exhibits, period rooms, guided tours, guided student tours, and research library access. School tours are available May 30 through October 31st by appointment only. Memorial Day weekend through mid-October tours are available to the general public. The website offers a suggested reading list.
The Macculloch Hall Historical Museum preserves the circa 1810 residence of George Macculloch, known as the father of the Morris Canal, his immediate family, and his descendants. Collections include 18th- and early 19th-century fine and decorative art pieces from England and the U.S., as well as works by major 19th-century political cartoonist Thomas Nast (1840-1902). Nast is responsible for the Republican elephant, Democratic donkey, and the prevailing U.S. visualization of Santa Claus. The grounds hold gardens, which have been restored to their 19th-century appearance.
The museum offers house tours, garden tours, and educational programs for students. School and group tours are by appointment only.
The Carlsbad Historical Society operates the Magee House Museum, which is furnished to reflect circa 1900 pioneer life. In addition, the house contains the society archives and local history exhibits.
The society offers exhibits, period rooms, guided garden tours, tour and tea programs, and a third grade educational program.
The Long Beach Firefighters Museum presents the history of firefighting. Collections include historic fire engines and other vehicles dating to the 1920s and onward, breathing apparatus, and firefighting hats. The museum is located within a 1925 fire station.
The website offers historic photographs.
Lancaster History was formed by the merging of the Lancaster County Historical Society and President James Buchanan's Wheatland, the latter of which is listed separately in this database. The organization seeks to preserve and share the history of Lancaster County, PA, in the context of state and national history. Particular emphasis is given to Buchanan. The society headquarters includes exhibits and a research library. The Tanger Aboretum, with 104 trees, is also located on the grounds.
The organization offers exhibits, research library access, guided site and walking tours, living history programs, outreach speakers, and an interactive outreach presentation for students. The website offers a collections search engine, genealogy guides, oral histories, virtual exhibits, and lesson plans.
The Edgewater Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Edgewater, a community within Chicago, IL. To this end, the society operates a museum of local history.
The society offers exhibits.
The New-York Historical Society presents American and U.S. history through artifacts and documents relevant to the history of New York City and state. Permanent exhibits include slavery in New York and visible open storage. Collection highlights include George Washington's inaugural chair, Benjamin Franklin's cane, watercolors by John James Audubon, Hudson River School landscapes, Tiffany lamps, and Abraham Lincoln's life mask.
The society offers exhibits, guided tours, customizable group tours, school visits, guided student workshops, outreach programs for students, interactive stations, audio tours, teen audio tours, written gallery guides, research library access, educator professional development opportunities, and a cafe. An appointment is required to access prints, photographs, or architectural records. No appointment is necessary to access manuscripts and general collections. Wheelchairs are available for use on site. American Sign Language interpreters are available for tours with at least three weeks advance notice. The website offers digital collections access.
The South River Museum—Old School Baptist Church presents the history of South River, NJ. Exhibit topics include education, religion, everyday life, business, and local organizations and festivities. The area Baptist population erected the museum building in 1805 as a place of worship, and the church cemetery includes a memorial by sculptor John Frazee (born 1790).
The museum offers exhibits.
The Hampton Historical Society of Hampton, NH is a local history organization with its own museum, the Tuck Museum. The Tuck Museum currently consists of many 20th century historical buildings including the Museum building, barn, beach cottage, schoolhouse, fire museum, well, and various monuments and markers. The collection contains period school equipment, antique fire-fighting tools, maps, photographs, painting, and other authentic local items.
The site offers group tours for school groups and customized educational programs for grades 1,2,3, and 8. Home-school activities are also available.