American Lighthouse Foundation [ME]

Description

The American Lighthouse Foundation is dedicated to preserving lighthouses throughout the nation, as well as the history of the men and women who kept lighthouses operational. The foundation is primarily focused on preserving lighthouses throughout the nation, but also owns an extensive collection of lighthouse artifacts, which are now on display at the Maine Lighthouse Museum.

The foundation offers educational programs and an exhibit in the Maine Lighthouse Museum. The website offers visitor information and general information regarding the foundation.

Camp Washington-Carver [WV]

Description

Camp Washington-Carver is a beautiful mountain retreat listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The retreat serves as a cultural and arts center, with a variety of performance throughout the year.

Camp Washington-Carver offers special events, presentations, and performances throughout the year. The website offers visitor information, a virtual tour, and a calendar of events.

Tehachapi Museum [CA]

Description

The Tehachapi Museum presents the history of Tehachapi, CA. Exhibit topics addressed include women of note, children, Native American life, early man, costumes and textiles, geology, the railway, and Ice Age animals.

The museum offers exhibits and self-guided area walking tours.

Hose Company No. 3 [CO]

Description

The Hose Company No. 3 presents firefighting history. Collection highlights include an 1873 J.B. Orman hose cart, the 1923 chief's car, a Gamewell fire alarm system, and a pompier ladder. The museum is housed within an 1883 firehouse.

The museum offers exhibits.

The Slater Memorial Museum [CT]

Description

The Slater Memorial Museum presents world culture through a collection of fine and decorative arts. Collections include 18th through 19th century American art and decorative arts; African and Oceanic sculpture; casts of Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Renaissance sculptures; Native American artifacts; Tokugawa Period Japanese art; Chinese and Korean art; local maritime artifacts; and European decorative and fine arts from between 1600 and 1800. The museum is located within a circa 1886 Romanesque Revival structure.

The museum offers exhibits, guided tours, and weekly art classes for children. Four to six weeks advance notice is required for guided tours.

California Law Enforcement Historical Society

Description

The California Law Enforcement Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of law enforcement officers in California. To this end, the society operates a mobile history museum. The museum addresses the years between 1850, when California officially became a state, to present day. Collection highlights include historic patches and badges.

The society offers exhibits.