Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House [VA]

Description

The circa 1939 Pope-Leighey House is an example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian architecture—residential architecture designed to be affordable to the average individual and to mesh with its natural environment. The home's furnishing were also designed by Wright to provide an immersion environment.

The house offers period rooms, guided tours, and a book club video presentation and guided tour. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more.

Governor's Mansion [MS]

Description

The Governor's Mansion is a 1842 Greek Revival Mansion which has served as Mississippi's gubernatorial residence since its erection. Most furnishings are Empire style (1810-1830), although the site also contains French Restoration (1830-1850), Rococo Revival (1850-1870), and Renaissance Revival (1860-1880) pieces.

The mansion offers period rooms and guided tours. Reservations must be made for groups of 10 or more. As the residence may be closed for state events, it is suggested that visitors call ahead to confirm that tours will be offered on the day which they wish to visit. The website offers small galleries of furniture images arranged by style, as well as floor plans.

Cincinnati Preservation Association [OH]

Description

The Cincinnati Preservation Association advocates architectural preservation within the city of Cincinnati, Ohio. As such, the majority of the association's time is given to preservation easement and awareness. However, educational opportunities appropriate to kindergarten through 12th grade students are available.

The association offers one- to two-hour architectural walking tours in several Cincinnati districts.

Mille Lacs Indian Museum [MN]

Description

The Mille Lacs Indian Musuem is dedicated to showcasing the history and heritage of the Millie Lacs Band of the Ojibwe American Indians. The museum houses numerous exhibits tracing the Band's journey to settle in Northern Minnesota, telling the story of their existence during American westward expansion, and showcasing the lives and culture of the Band today. The museum also hosts a spacious crafts room which serves as a demonstration area for traditional cooking, basketry, and beadwork.

The site offers visitor information, an events calendar, and several photographs of the museum and museum "trading post."

Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site [MN]

Description

"Amid the prairie grasses are islands of uncovered rock, where American Indians left carvings —petroglyphs— humans, deer, elk, buffalo, turtles, thunderbirds, atlatls and arrows. They tell a story that spans 5,000 years. The glyphs served many functions, including recording important events, depicting sacred ceremonies, and emphasizing the importance of animals and hunting." The Jeffers Petroglyphs Historical Site is dedicated to preserving the petroglyphs for future generations and showcasing them for the current generation.

The site offers historical information, visitor information, and an events calendar.

Minnesota State Capitol [MN]

Description

The Minnesota State Capitol was built in 1905, and is still in service today. Restoration and preservation efforts are led by the Minnesota State Historic Society, which also leads tours of the building and provides events and educational services. Visitors to the capitol building can enjoy a variety of different attractions, from simply admiring the architecture and history of the building to viewing an ever-changing collection of art. Currently, portraits of Cass and Julia Gilbert, on loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum, are on display.

The site offers visitor and historical information about the museum, an events calendar, and links to other resources within the Minnesota state government.

Totem Bight State Historical Park [AK]

Description

The park preserves 14 reconstructions of Native totem poles and a reconstruction of a community house or clanhouse. A house of this size could have housed 30 to 50 people. Although it is doubtful a clanhouse existed on this site (originally a fish camp), this design is representative of the type in many Indian villages built in the early 19th century.

The park is open to the public.

Butterfly Lodge Museum [AZ]

Description

The Butterfly Lodge Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and provided a home for the careers of famed writer James Shultz, and his son, Hart Schultz or Lone Wolf. Today, the home serves as a historic house museum and is furnished with the same furniture as was present during the Schultz's time.

The museum offers guided tours and special events. The website offers visitor information, biographies of John Schultz and Lone Wolf, and a listing of upcoming events.

Oregon Jewish Museum

Description

The Oregon Jewish Museum presents the history of Oregon's Jewish population, one of the state's earliest immigrant communities. The only Jewish museum in the Pacific Northwest, the Oregon Jewish Museum holds extensive collections largely focused on the years 1850 to present.

The museum offers exhibits and research library access.

Americans for the Arts [DC]

Description

Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America.

The organization website provides The National Arts Policy Database, containing research abstracts, news articles, program profiles, and sample documents pertinent to arts policy.