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.

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.

Texas Fire Museum [TX]

Description

"The Texas Fire Museum was founded in August 1999 to preserve the old Dallas Fire Department Maintenance Facility and to establish a fire apparatus museum that serves as an educational resource for the community. Presently, we have over 60 antique apparatus on display." In addition to the displays and exhibits offered by the museum, the museum also seeks to help individuals and organizations preserve vintage pieces of firefighting equipment.

The site offers a virtual tour of the museum, consisting of photographs of all current exhibits and artifacts currently on display in the museum, visitor information, and a calendar of museum events.

Enfield Historical Society Inc [CT]

Description

The Enfield Historical Society is dedicated towards discovering, preserving, and showcasing the history of Enfield, Connecticut. Enfield is notable for the Thompsonville Carpet industry, the Hazardville gunpowder industry, and the Enfield Shaker Community. The society owns and operates three museums, all of which are open to the public free of charge. The Old Town Hall Museum was built as a church in 1774, and today functions both as a museum and as the headquarters of the society. The Martha A. Parsons House Museum houses over two centuries of Parsons family possessions, and gives visitors a window into the past of Enfield. Finally, the Wallop School Museum was built in 1800 and remained in service as a school house until 1949. Now, visitors can explore education throughout the history of Enfield. In addition to the museums, the society offers educational and research services to the public.

The site offers general information about the museums, genealogical research information, a calendar of events, and information about how to join the society.

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.

Cambridge Historical Society [MA]

Description

"The Cambridge Historical Society has been a repository of history and culture for over 100 years. We are an active non-profit (501.C.3) organization and are dedicated to promoting an interest in all aspects of the history and heritage of Cambridge." Founded in 1905, the Cambridge Historical Society seeks to preserve and promote Cambridge, MA, area history. The society owns and maintains the Hooper-Lee Nichols House, which is currently closed to tours for renovations, and the Brinkler Research Library, which contains an enormous collection of Cambridge-area books, newspapers, periodicals, documents, and photographs.

The site offers detailed information about all library holdings, but no library access, a virtual tour of and visitor information about the Hooper-Lee Nichols House, a listing of all publications, with information for prospective buyers, and an events calendar.

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.

Heritage Ohio [OH]

Description

Heritage Ohio is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting organizations and individuals in preserving Ohio history. Heritage Ohio specifically focuses on preservation and downtown revitalization. To this end, Heritage Ohio has a number of statewide programs, such as the Main Street Program, which focuses on commercial district revitalization in communities across the state. In addition, Heritage Ohio puts out several publications, including a newsletter and fact sheets designed to aid in potential preservationists.

The site offers detailed information on all Heritage Ohio programs, basic information regarding the organization itself, and online access to Heritage Ohio's publications.