H. Lee White Marine Museum [NY]

Description

The H. Lee White Marine Museum was founded in 1982, and was moved into its modern location along the historic Oswego piers in 1998. Currently, the museum is a fully functioning maritime museum, and holds a variety of maritime artifacts vessels. The undisputed highlight of the collection is the National Historic Landmark veteran of the WWII Normandy Invasion, the U.S. Army LT-5 Tugboat. The tugboat has been carefully restored and is currently the only remaining fully operational vessel of its kind. The museum is also working with the City of Oswego to preserve and protect the historic Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse.

The site offers visitor information, several photographs of the museum's collection, an events calendar, and site archives which feature past events.

Southern Oregon Historical Society and Museums [OR]

Description

The Southern Oregon Historical Society was formed 63 years ago with the mission "to make history come alive by collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories and artifacts of our common heritage." Currently, the society owns seven unique historical properties including two museums, a historic house from the 1890s, Oregon's first bank, a small Catholic rectory, one of Jacksonville's first hotels, and a farm. The museums and the society's research library hold the society's extensive collection of almost a million stories and artifacts.

The site offers general historical and visitor information for the society's research library and other properties, an online store, and an events calendar.

Skinner Farm Museum and Village [IN]

Description

The Skinner Farm Museum is located in Perrysville, IN, which was located strategically on the Wabash and Erie Canal and became a hub for river commerce and business. The museum is composed of a working farm and a restored historic village. The museum village is representative of more than 150 years of local life. Museum highlights include a steam and gas show hosted once a year.

The site offers an online antique store, visitor information, historical information, hearth cooking/baking recipes, and a photographic tour of the museum.

Vanceboro Historical Society [ME]

Description

The Vanceboro Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Vanceboro, ME, named after William Vance, an unsavory politician who made vast sums of money through shady import and export business. Vanceboro is located on the border between the United States and Canada, and the historical society seeks to chronicle the past of the hardy townspeople who persevered in this frigid climate.

The society offers a small display of local artifacts. The website offers photo galleries of Vanceboro, the Vanceboro School, historical artifacts owned by the society, and the Maine Central Railroad. The site also offers information on recent society meetings.

Castle Museum [MI]

Description

The 1898 Castle Federal building is located in downtown Saginaw, Michigan. The building was saved from demolition by the Saginaw County Historical Society, and was put on the National Register of Historic Places in the 1970s. Today, the building operates as a museum of Saginaw County history as well as a monument to its own architectural and functional history. The building houses a library and archives, offices, meeting spaces, an archaeological lab, and a repository, as well as ample exhibit space for the museum.

The museum offers summer camps and tours for students. The website offers visitor and historical information regarding the Castle building, an online museum store, a listing of current exhibits, and an events calendar.

Plainsboro Historical Society [NJ]

Description

"The Plainsboro Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Plainsboro Township. The society operates the Plainsboro Museum, which is located in the historic Wicoff House, maintains the Bethel Cemetery, and puts on a variety of educational programs. The museum focuses local history, ranging from high school and youth sports to local businesses.

The site offers detailed descriptions and photographs of all 18 exhibits currently on display, visitor information, and an events calendar.

Seattle Architecture Foundation [WA]

Description

The Seattle Architecture Foundation is dedicated to advancing public awareness and appreciation of fine Seattle-area architecture. To this end, the foundation hosts a variety of educational events, including exhibits located in the foundation's headquarters, walking tours, and youth education projects. In addition, the foundation works as an advocate for impressive architecture throughout the Seattle metro area.

The site offers detailed information regarding the exhibits, walking tours, and youth programs offered by the foundation, as well as links for aspiring architecture advocates.

Southeastern Railway Museum [GA]

Description

"The Southeastern Railway Museum (SRM) occupies a 34-acre site in Duluth, Georgia, in northeast suburban Atlanta. In operation since 1970, SRM features about 90 items of rolling stock including historic Pullman cars and classic steam locomotives." All exhibits are restored railroad cars and locomotives, ranging from the private car of President Harding to the diesel-electric locomotive that powered the Crescent train before Amtrak assumed control of the train.

The site offers information about all pieces of rolling stock currently held by the museum as well as pictures of roughly half of the rolling stock. In addition, the site has a several photo galleries of the depot, an online gift shop, an events calendar, and visitor information.

Eustis Historical Museum & Preservation Society [FL]

Description

The Eustis Historical Society is dedicated towards preserving and showcasing Eustis area history through the Eustis Historical Museum. The museum is located in the Clifford House, which was built in 1911, and remains much the same today as it was when it was first built. Exhibits in the museum mainly focus on the early history of Eustis, Florida, which was dominated by the citrus industry. In addition, visitors can view photographs of early residents of Eustis.

The site offers visitor information, brief historical information, and an online museum shop.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum [NY]

Description

The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the whaling industry, especially the history of the industry in the Long Island Area. The museum was opened in 1942, and offers an archive of historical documents in addition to the variety of exhibits that it puts on throughout the year. Finally, the museum also offers fully customizable educational programs, which can be adapted to classes of any age or level.

The site offers an events calendar, information on the educational programs offered by the museum, information on current exhibits, and an online gift shop.