Chicora Foundation, Inc. [SC]

Description

Founded in 1983, Chicora is a heritage preservation organization located in Columbia, South Carolina. Chicora focuses on archaeological and historical research throughout the Southeastern United States, public education in South Carolina, and work in conservation and preservation with museums, libraries, historic organizations, historic libraries, and private citizens. Chicora also creates a wide variety of publications, including publications of archaeological research, and preservation guides.

The site offers purchasing information for all Chicora publications, information on current Chicora projects, links to other preservation resources, and information on the variety of Chicora programs, from educational programs to archaeological research.

The Henry Sheldon Museum of VT History [VT]

Description

Founded in 1882, the Henry Sheldon Museum of History is the oldest chartered history museum in the United States. The museum is broken into three parts. The Judd-Harris house serves as a historic house museum, and has been restored to its state in the mid 19th century. The house features a variety of artifacts depicting small town life. The Stewart-Swift research center houses one of the state's premier archival collections, which focuses on the Middlebury area and the state of Vermont. Finally, the Walter Cerf gallery hosts the museum's exhibits, which change throughout the year.

The site offers information on the Judd-Harris House, a search function for the research center, information about the current exhibit up in the Walter Cerf gallery, an events calendar, information on the educational programs offered by the museum and the educational kits available for rental by instructors, and information on other area attractions.

Bonaventure Historical Society [GA]

Description

Organized in 1994, the Bonaventure Historical Society is dedicated to the evolution and preservation of the Bonaventure Plantation and Cemetery as a historical and educational site. Bonaventure Plantation is located in Savannah, Georgia, and was the colonial home of John and Laudia Mullryne and their family until 1846. The home reflects the lifestyle of political leaders in Georgia as Georgia progressed from a British colony to an American state. The plantation was converted into Evergreen Cemetery in 1868, and was purchased by the City of Savannah in 1907 and renamed Bonaventure Cemetery. Today, the cemetery encompasses 100 acres and reflects the prominent personalities whose perseverance created the present state of Georgia.

The site offers detailed information about the history of the plantation and associated cemetery, a brief sample of the society newsletter, legal information on the society, information for prospective society members, and visitor information for Bonaventure Plantation and Cemetery.

Adirondack Museum [NY]

Description

In 1948, the Adirondack Historical Society was founded by two men who lived and vacationed in Blue Mountain Lake, located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Five years later, they purchased the Blue Mountain House, which would play host to the Adirondack Museum. Now, the Adirondack Museum is "renowned for the breadth of its collections that include historic artifacts, photographs, archival materials, and fine art documenting the Adirondack region's past," and features 22 exhibit spaces and galleries. In addition, the museum features a research library, publications program, and an educational department that puts on a variety of special events.

The site offers library access, visitor information, information about all of the exhibits currently on display, one online exhibit, and an events calendar.

Old Fort Harrod State Park [KY]

Description

Fort Harrod State Park is located in central Kentucky. The Park seeks to preserve Kentucky's pioneer history, and has reconstructed the fort close to the site of the original fort. Today, the reconstructed fort serves as a living history site, complete with interpreters in correct period clothing show visitors how pioneer tasks such as woodworking, weaving, broom making, and blacksmithing were performed. In addition, the site served as the location of the marriage of Abraham Lincoln's parents in 1806. Finally, the park features a museum which houses Civil War artifacts, a gun display, Native American artifacts and a collection of Lincoln memorabilia.

The site offers general information about the park intended for visitors, including an events guide, park maps, and a small photo gallery featuring 16 photographs of the park and the fort.

Crystal River Archaeological State Park [FL]

Description

A National Historic Landmark, this 61-acre, pre-Columbian, Native American site has burial mounds, temple/platform mounds, a plaza area, and a substantial midden. The six-mound complex is one of the longest continuously occupied sites in Florida. For 1,600 years the site served as an imposing ceremonial center for Native Americans. People traveled to the complex from great distances to bury their dead and conduct trade. It is estimated that as many as 7,500 Native Americans may have visited the complex every year.

The park offers exhibits, tours, boat tours, educational programs, and occasional documentary screenings.

Indiana State Museum [IN]

Description

The Indiana State Museum explore Indiana's past, present and future through artistic, cultural, and scientific exhibits starting with the birth of Earth and tracing Hoosier history into the 21st century.

The museum offers exhibits, tours, educational programs, and educational and recreational events. The website offers visitor information and digital exhibits and digital access to the museum's collections. Finally, the site contains links to all of Indiana's state historic sites.

Hawaii State Historic Preservation Division, Department of Land & Natural Resources [HI]

Description

"Historic sites in our islands are tangible evidence of a colorful, rich heritage and provide our society with a sense of continuity. The State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources works to preserve and sustain reminders of earlier times which link the past to the present. SHPD's three branches, History and Culture, Archaeology, and Architecture, strive to accomplish this goal through a number of different activities." The archaeological Branch seeks to facilitate investigation of Hawaii's many archaeological resources, while the architectural division works to preserve and restore historic structures throughout the islands. The history and culture branch of SHPD focuses on research regarding the Hawaii's indigenous population.

The site offers basic information about the SHPD and its current projects along with government reports generated by the SHPD regarding Hawaii's historic resources.

Kentucky Heritage Council [KY]

Description

The State of Kentucky has an exceptional variety of historic sites, ranging from architectural sites and pioneer buildings to historic rail towns and American Indian villages. The Kentucky Heritage Council is entrusted with identifying, preserving, and protecting the historic resources of Kentucky. The council has spent the last 40 years assisting individuals and communities with making historic preservation an integral part of community planning and economic development. To this end, the Kentucky Heritage Council puts on a variety of educational events focusing on Kentucky history and also works to preserve historical structures and resources.

The site offers a wealth of information on current Kentucky Heritage Council projects and ways to get involved. In addition, the site offers an archive of all recent and past news releases and links for prospective preservationists.