Berlin Area Historical Society

Description

The Berlin Area Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history and genealogy of Berlin, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area. Currently, the society maintains a genealogy building, a records building/museum, and two faithfully restored buildings, the Heritage Haus and Glade One-Room Schoolhouse.

The site offers information about the society as well as upcoming events.

Laurel Historical Society and Museum [MD]

Description

The Laurel Historical Society was founded in 1976 with the intention of working with the city to preserve historic structures and landmarks. Throughout the 1970s and '80s, artifacts were being acquired with no place to put them, leading to the founding of the Laurel Museum. Since its opening, the museum has played host to over 18,000 guests. Recently, the society has completed an extensive walking tour of Laurel, as well as a variety of new children's programs.

The site offers information about the society, upcoming events, current exhibits, as well as several online exhibits, a museum shop, and teaching resources.

Heritage Hill State Historical Park

Description

"Heritage Hill is a living history museum devoted to the preservation of its buildings and artifacts and the interpretation of the history of Northeast Wisconsin and its people. Our purpose is to provide an educational experience that encourages visitor awareness, understanding and appreciation of the history of the region."

The site offers information on upcoming events, the park itself, and a variety of educational programs offered by the park.

Raynham Historical Society

Description

The Raynham Historical Society, Inc. is an organization of individuals with a common interest in preserving and perpetuating the history of the town of Raynham, Massachusetts. The objectives of this Society shall be:
1.to engage in the collection, holding, and preserving of documents, papers, furniture, pictures, data both personal and real, books, memoirs and all other matters relating to Raynham history;
2.to encourage research into the records and identify old landmarks; and
3.to perpetuate the history of the citizens of Raynham, their manner, customs, and achievements and any other activity that might historically enhance the town.

The site offers very basic information about the society.

Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens [AR]

Description

The Peel House Foundation works to preserve one of Arkansas's most treasured pieces of architecture and landscaping, the Peel Mansion, built in 1875, and the surrounding rose gardens. In addition to the house, the Foundation also offers other attractions, such as an 1855 log cabin which has been converted into a living history museum. This house stood near the site of the Battle of Pea Ridge.

The site offers a small photo gallery of roughly 20 pictures, general information for visitors, and a calendar of events.

Jerome County Historical Society and Museum and Idaho Farm and Ranch Agricultural Museum [ID]

Description

The Society operates a local history museum, the Jerome County Historical Museum, as well as the Idaho Farm and Ranch Agricultural Museum. The latter displays many specimens of old farm equipment and original buildings from the surrounding area, including an exhibit from the World War II Minidoka Japanese Relocation Camp that was located at Hunt, ID in Jerome County.

The society and Jerome County Historical Museum offer exhibits, tours, and research library access; the Agricultural Museum offers exhibits, tours, and occasional recreational and educational events (including living history events).

Boothbay Railway Village [ME]

Description

The Boothbay Railway Village operates a narrow-gauge coal-fired steam train in a recreated historic village composed of locally significant historic structures. Additionally the museum exhibits one of the finest presentations of antique vehicles in New England.

The village offers exhibits, train rides, educational programs, and occasional recreational and educational events.

Century House Historical Society and the Snyder Estate [NY]

Description

The Century House Historical Society preserves the industrial history of the Rosendale natural cement region, operating from the Snyder Estate. The estate began in the early 1800s as a family farm. With the local discovery of natural cement, the site experienced substantial industrial growth until the 1970s.

The society and the estate offer exhibits, tours, and occasional educational and recreational events.