Levittown Historical Society and Museum [NY]

Description

The Levittown Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Levittown, NY. To this end, the society operates the Levittown History Museum. Artifacts on exhibit include furnishings and appliances dating to the late 1940s. Levittown was established in 1947 as a low-cost community with mass-produced housing available to veterans. It subsequently served as the model for countless post-World War II suburban neighborhoods.

The museum offers period rooms and guided tours. Guided tours are available by appointment only.

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum [FL]

Description

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum presents the history of Florida. Particular emphasis is given to the area between the Loxahatchee River and the Jupiter Inlet. In the mid 19th-century, the railroad reached no further south than Jacksonville, Florida. As a result, sea travel was the easiest mode of transportation along the southern Florida coastal region. To reduce the significant number of shipwrecks in the area, Congress authorized the creation of the lighthouse in 1853. The lighthouse was first operated in 1860. During the Civil War, Confederate troops shut down the light, and took command of the grounds. The museum is housed within a World War II barrack, which presents exhibits of local historical interest.

The site offers climbing lighthouse tours, exhibits, lectures, and a summer camp. Reservations are required for all visits. Visitors must be at least four feet tall to climb the lighthouse, and no flip-flops or spike heels are permitted.

Antique Boat Museum [NY]

Description

The Antique Boat Museum offers a wide variety of exhibits on New York's maritime history. La Duchesse, a luxury houseboat once owned by George Boldt, manager of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, is open for touring. Other exhibits examine topics such as the history of the powerboat, canoes, toy boats, and boat crafting.

The museum offers school tours (self-guided or docent-led) of their vessels and the museum, some including art projects and/or boat rides. Outreach programs, travelling trunks, and curriculum materials are also available.

Key West Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost Cottage [FL]

Description

The Key West Heritage House Museum presents the literary and piracy histories of Key West, as well as life in the area over six generations. The structure itself is an 1830s Caribbean Colonial residence. Collections include period furnishings and maritime artifacts. The grounds include gardens and the Robert Frost cottage, in which audio recordings of the poet's work can be heard.

The museum offers exhibits, period rooms, and guided tours.

Kosciusko County Historical Society and Museums [IN]

Description

The Kosciusko County Historical Society offers a glimpse into Indiana's past with several renovated historical buildings to visit. Visitors can tour the 1870 county jail museum, the 1838 Pound Store museum, and visit the 1897 Tippecanoe River Bridge (now closed to traffic).

The society offers exhibits and a library where students and teachers may look up information about Kosciusko County and its residents' genealogical records.

Colorado Ski Museum Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame

Description

The Colorado Ski Museum Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame presents the history of skiing and snowboarding in the state of Colorado, as well as recognizing exemplary figures within both sports. The museum covers approximately 150 years of sports history via more than 1,500 artifacts. Exhibit topics include the Olympics and World Cup; the development of snowboarding; and the 10th Mountain Division, a World War II unit.

The museum offers exhibits.

Baxter County, Arkansas, Historical and Genealogical Society

Description

The Baxter County, Arkansas, Historical and Genealogical Society preserves and shares the history of Baxter County, Arkansas. To this end, the society operates an archive. Collections include school records, military uniforms, photographs, railroad artifacts, Native American artifacts, historical hospital equipment, court records, genealogical records, and store records.

The society offers archival access.

Danbury Museum and Historical Society [CT]

Description

The Danbury Museum and Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of New England. Particular emphasis is given to that of Danbury, Connecticut. The Danbury Museum includes the circa 1785 John and Mary Rider House, circa 1790 Dodd Hat Shop, Marian Anderson Studio, and Charles Ives Birthplace. Additional exhibits and a research library are located within Huntington Hall. Marian Anderson (1897-1993) was an internationally recognized contralto, while Charles Ives (1874-1954) is known for his career as a Modernist composer.

The society offers exhibits, summer camps, and research assistance. Fees are charged for research conducted on request. The library is only accessible to museum members.

Linwood Historical Society and Museums [NJ]

Description

The Linwood Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Linwood, New Jersey. To this end the society operates the Leedsville School Museum and the Jim Kirk Maritime Museum. Built in 1873, the Leedsville School has served as a school, city hall, and public library. Today, it hosts a museum of local history. Collection highlights include the original school bell and a 45 star flag. The maritime museum presents oystering and clamming tools, shipwright tools, and ship models.

The museums offer traditional and hands-on exhibits. The website offers historical photographs.