Amherst Museum [NY]

Description

The Amherst Museum consists of roughly one dozen historic buildings which form a historic town center. The main building is the Shaw Building, which is hosts exhibits year round and is the heart of the museum. The museum works to chronicle the history of Amherst from a small settlement in the forest of Northern New York to its current state as a suburb of Buffalo.

The museum offers exhibits in the Shaw Building and tours of the Shaw Building year round, outdoor tours that feature the other historic buildings in the summer, a library of local history, and special events throughout the year including living history events and presentations. The website offers visitor information, a history of Amherst, a library catalog, and an events calendar.

Rose Lawn Museum [GA]

Description

The Rose Lawn Mansion was originally built for nationally renowned evangelist Samuel Porter Jones. In 1973, the Victorian mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 1978 was purchased by Bartow County and converted into a historic house museum. The home houses the writings and memorabilia of both Samuel Jones and Rebecca Felton, the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.

The museum offers guided tours year round, as well as exhibits on both Samuel Jones and Rebecca Felton. The website offers a history of the home, information regarding current exhibits, visitor information, and a calendar of events.

Harlow House Museum [OR]

Description

The Harlow House was built in 1900 by Captain John Harlow, Troutdale's founder. Today, the house is owned and operated by the Troutdale Historical Society, and serves as a historic house museum. Visitors can visit three of the four upstairs bedrooms as well as the entire main floor of the house. The home is furnished with household goods from the home's residents as well as many items donated by Troutdale area residents.

The house offers exhibits and guided tours. The website offers a history of the home as well as visitor information.

Connecticut Valley Historical Museum

Description

The Connecticut Valley Historical Museum presents the history and traditions of Springfield, Connecticut and the Connecticut Valley through locally made objects. These objects include furniture, silver goods, motorcycles, antique automobiles, industrial artifacts, and historical firearms. The museum also celebrates famous people from the region, with Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel perhaps being most widely known. The library includes a collection of French Canadian church records.

The museum offers exhibits and a genealogy and local history library.

Dorsey Mansion [NM]

Description

Completed in 1880, the Dorsey Mansion is the Victorian mansion of Stephen W. Dorsey (1842-1916), Arkansas Senator turned New Mexico cattle baron. The mansion played a major role in numerous property disputes. After attempting to convert the home into a tubercular sanatorium, Dorsey simply left the state.

Tours are currently closed.

Wyandotte County Historical Museum [KS]

Description

The Wyandotte County Historical Museum is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of Wyandot County, Kansas, through the collection and display of photographs, documents, and other historical artifacts. The museum hosts a a variety of exhibits throughout the year.

The museum offers exhibits and tours, along with occasional special events including community gatherings and presentations. The website offers visitor information and a listing of upcoming events.

Meadowcroft Museum of Rural Life [PA]

Description

Meadowcroft is the oldest site of human habitation in North America. The Museum of Rural Life is composed of three distinct attractions, the Meadowcroft Rockshelter, Meadowcroft Village, and the Prehistoric Indian Village. The Rockshelter is both an active archaeological site and museum, while the Village and Prehistoric Indian Village both are living history exhibits that give visitors a glimpse into rural life during the 19th century and the lives of the Eastern Woodland Indians during the 17th century respectively.

Meadowcroft offers guided tours, interpretive events, workshops, four field trip programs, and special events. The website offers information regarding upcoming events, visitor information, and a brief history of the site.

Sandy Spring Museum [MD]

Description

The Sandy Spring Museum was established in 1980 in order to help preserve the history of the Sandy Spring area, which was rapidly transitioning from a rural farming community into a popular community for commuting professionals.

The museum offers exhibits on local history, a summer camp for children, field trip programs, interactive workshops on activities such as basket weaving and carding wool, and special events. The website offers an events calendar, visitor information, historical information regarding Sandy Spring, and information regarding all programs offered by the museum.

Herkimer Home State Historic Site [NY]

Description

The Herkimer Home is the old home of Revolutionary War hero General Nicholas Herkimer. The Georgian-style mansion and surrounding grounds look much the same as they did during the 18th century.

The home offers guided tours, re-enactments, field trip programs, hiking trails, demonstrations, and special events including summer camps and special presentations. The website offers visitor information and a brief history of the site.