Hollis Historical Society [NH]

Description

"Our purpose is to stimulate interest in the history of Hollis, New Hampshire, to acquire and preserve memorabilia and historical data significant to the Town of Hollis, to present interesting and informative programs for our members and friends, and to maintain the Ruth E. Wheeler House." The Hollis Historical Society maintains two museums, the Wheeler House - which is a historic house museum focusing on life in Hollis in the early 20th century, and the Always Ready Engine House, which focuses on the history of firefighting in Hollis and firefighting technology.

The site offers historical information regarding the society, visitor information for the two museums, historical resources available for purchase, and genealogical information.

Lexington Historical Society [MA]

Description

"The Lexington Historical Society in Lexington, Massachusetts preserves and celebrates Lexington's history, with a special emphasis on the town's important role in the beginning of the American Revolution." The society manages three historic house museums, the Hancock-Clarke House, which was Paul Revere's destination in Lexington during his famous midnight ride, Buckman Tavern, the gathering place for the Lexington Militia on April 19, 1775, and the Munroe Tavern, which served as the temporary British headquarters during the British retreat from Concorde to Boston. All of these locations have been restored so that visitors can experience the locations exactly as they were at the beginning of the American Revolution. In addition to the museums, the society maintains a historical archive and puts on a variety of educational programs.

The site offers visitor information, detailed historical information on all three historic house museums as well as the society, an events calendar, information on the educational events provided by the society, a museum store, and research information.

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.

Etowah Valley Historical Society [GA]

Description

"The Etowah Valley Historical Society, Inc. was founded in 1972 by concerned owners of historical properties in Bartow County. From a membership of 24, primarily interested in preserving the Etowah River Valley region of this county, the society has evolved into an organization of over 600 people dedicated to the promotion of historic education and preservation throughout Bartow County." Today, the society is focused on a variety of projects, from operating the Altoona Pass battlefield to helping interested citizens research their genealogy.

The site offers visitor and historical information about the Altoona Pass battlefield, information regarding genealogical research, information on all historical resources owned by the society, several resources available online, information and resources for preservation, and an events calendar.

Fort Tejon State Historic Park [CA]

Description

Fort Tejon is located in the Grapevine Canyon, the main route between California's great central valley and Southern California. The fort was established to protect and control the Indians who were living on the Sebastian Indian Reservation, and to protect both the Indians and white settlers from raids by the Paiutes, Chemeheui, Mojave, and other Indian groups of the desert regions to the southeast. Fort Tejon was first garrisoned by the United States Army on August 10, 1854 and was abandoned ten years later on September 11, 1864. There are restored adobes from the original fort, and the park's museum features exhibits on army life and local history.

The park offers exhibits, tours, educational programs, living history events, and other recreational and educational events.

Appanoose County Historical & Coal Mining Museum [IA]

Description

The Appanoose County Historical & Coal Mining Museum is located in the old post office in Centerville, Iowa. The museum features a variety of exhibits, including exhibits on coal mining, pioneer life, local businesses, the mormon trail, and the local American Indian population. The museum is open to the public every Sunday during the summer months and by appointment.

The site offers visitor information, very brief information on the exhibits, and an events calendar.

Danvers Historical Society [MA]

Description

"The Danvers Historical Society, a private not-for-profit, was founded in 1889 to discover, collect and preserve objects which illustrate local history, but particularly the history, development and people of the Town of Danvers." Today, the Danvers Historical Society owns and operates three historical sites and a history museum. In addition, the society is the steward of the Endicott Burial Ground.

The site offers an events calendar, visitor information for the three historical properties and the museum, photo galleries of the three houses and museum, and historical information about all society-owned locations.

Louisiana State Fire Museum [LA]

Description

The Louisiana State Fire Museum is housed in the David Crocket Fire Hall. Built in 1859, the fire hall is the home of the David Crockett Volunteer Fire Company which was organized in 1841 and today is the oldest continually operating volunteer fire company in the United States. The museum has two floors of exhibits which showcase items of historical valley to the David Crockett Fire Company and the history of firefighting.

The site is part of the greater Gretna Historical Society website, and so offers information about all of the museums and historic homes owned and operated by the society.

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.