Connecticut Historical Society [CT]

Description

Established in in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society is one of the oldest historical societies in the nation and today runs a museum, library, and education center. The museum hosts an impressive collection of Connecticut historical artifacts, including 242,000 photographs and 38,000 objects. The library is similarly extensive, and also has one of the finest genealogical collections in the nation. The education center holds a variety of events, including museum tours and programs, outreach programs, online resources, and professional development for educators.

The site offers library access, information on all educational programs offered by the society, visitor information, an events calendar, exhibits information, eight online exhibits, and resources for genealogical researchers.

Ratcliffe-Allison House & Kitty Pozer Garden [VA]

Description

Built in 1812, the Ratcliffe-Allison House is one of the oldest residences in the historic city of Fairfax, Virginia. The house has been converted to a historic house museum, and features objects and exhibits that illustrate the daily activities of the homes 12 owners. This enables the home to show visitors how the City of Fairfax changed throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The home was donated to the City of Fairfax by its owners in 1973.

The site offers brief historical information regarding the home.

Rock Island Lighthouse Historical & Memorial Association [NY]

Description

The Rock Island Lighthouse is located in the Thousand Islands about 4.5 miles north of Clayton off of Fisher's Landing. The lighthouse was originally commissioned in 1847 and is one of six lighthouses that serve the St. Lawrence River. Today, the lighthouse and island are maintained by the NY State Office of Parks and Recreation. The island is only accessible by boat, but is available for touring and picknicking. The association is founded with the intention of preserving the history and genealogy of the lighthouse keepers, documenting the history of the lighthouse, facilitating visits to the lighthouse, and working with the New York State Office of Parks and Recreation in order to aid in the preservation of the lighthouse.

The site offers visitor information, historical and genealogical information regarding the lighthouse keepers, links to outside resources - mainly journal and press articles, a virtual tour, and an extensive photo gallery.

Camp 6 Logging Museum [WA]

Description

The Camp 6 Logging Museum, located in Tacoma, Washington, is dedicated to preserving the history of the logging industry in Washington. More specifically, the museum focuses on the period from the 1880s to the 1940s, known as the "steam era" of logging. The museum has been set up like a traditional logging camp, with trains connecting the various working sites - which function as the museum's exhibits. In this way, visitors to the museum are completely immersed in a realistic re-creation of a turn of the century logging camp.

The site offers visitor information and information regarding select events held at the museum.

Fort Connah [MT]

Description

"The site of Fort Connah is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Fort Connah was a Hudson's Bay Trading Post established in 1846. One of the three original buildings still remains and is believed to be the oldest standing building in Montana. It was active from 1846 to 1871. " A visitor center and museum is planned for the site.

The site offers very brief historical information regarding the site.

Wilmington Railroad Museum [NC]

Description

The Wilmington Railroad Museum seeks to provide visitors with a fun and educational experience regarding rail in Wilmington, NC, with a special emphasis on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. In 2007, the museum was moved into its current headquarters, a historic 1880s railroad freight warehouse. The museum features a variety of exhibits, a library of press articles which are available to researchers on location, and a children's area featuring interactive exhibits and model trains.

The site offers historical information about the museum, brief excerpts from three of the many articles available on site in the museum library, an online gift shop, visitor information, and several photo-galleries featuring photographs of different areas of the museum. In order to contact the museum via email, use the "contact us" link on the website.

Mill City Museum [MN]

Description

Mills City Museum chronicles the flour milling industry that fueled the growth of Minneapolis, and gave it the nickname that would be recognized around the nation as "Mill City." The museum is built within the ruins of a National Historic Landmark, the Washburn A Mill. "The story of flour milling — and its impact on Minneapolis, the nation and the world — comes to life through the eight-story Flour Tower and other hands-on exhibits."

The site offers visitor information, brief historical information, an event calendar, a museum shop, and information about the tours offered to local schools.

The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms [NJ]

Description

Located in the township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, Craftsman Farms is the former home of designer Gustav Stickley, a major proponent of the "Arts and Crafts" style of home building and furnishing. The home, which was built in 1911, is one of the most notable landmarks of the Arts and Crafts movement, and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Stickley is most well known for his furniture design, which today is often called "mission" or "Craftsman" furniture, and is noted for being handmade and utterly functional. Visitors to the site can enjoy many classic examples of "Arts and Crafts" style furniture as well as learn more about the history of the movement and the history of Gustav Stickley.

The site offers historical information about Stickley, Craftsman Farms, and the Arts and Crafts movement. In addition, the site offers visitor information, an events calendar, and an online store.

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site [IN]

Description

"In 1867, William S. Culbertson spent about $120,000 to build his grand home in New Albany. Visitors to the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site will learn more about the life and times of this successful businessman and philanthropist." The mansion has been restored to its state shortly after it was built, and offers visitors a portal to this beautiful time period as well as to the Culbertson family.

The site offers basic visitor information and event information. Also, since the site is part of the Indiana State Museum website, it offers links and information about all other Indiana State Museums and historic sites.

Landmark Inn State Historic Site [TX]

Description

Landmark Inn State Historic Site offers a respite for weary travelers. Ten rooms provide historic lodging. The inn began in the mid-1850s as a general store and small hotel. Today, the inn's staff welcomes guests. Next to the inn's lobby and general store are exhibits and a reception hall open for daily visits.

A second, individual website for the site can be found here.

The site offers tours.