Big Delta State Historical Park [AK]

Description

The Big Delta State Historical Park contains Rika's Roadhouse, erected in 1909 to house travelers on the historic Valdez-to-Fairbanks Trail. The structure remained in use until 1947. Part of the original kerosene crate floor has been restored, and the bedroom and kitchen are furnished in the styles of the 1920's and 1930's. Also located in the park is a Washington Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph System (WAMCATS) station. In 1900, it took a year to send a message from interior Alaska to Washington D.C. and receive an answer. To speed communications, the U.S. Signal Corps, a branch of the Army, built the WAMCATS. McCarty Station, was established in 1907 to maintain the telegraph. The Delta Historical Society maintains a museum housing artifacts, dating from 1900 to 1950, such as blacksmith tools, horse tack, dog harnesses and sleds, household items, and historic photographs.

The park offers guided and self-guided tours, a museum with exhibits, and period rooms.

Fort King George Historic Site [GA]

Description

Fort King George is the oldest English fort remaining on Georgia's coast. The fort was in operation from 1721 until 1736, when it was abandoned. Later, in the 19th century, the location was used as a major export center for lumber. Today, visitors can explore the reconstructed Fort King George, as well as three sawmills and tabby ruins which showcase the history of the location as a lumber exporter. The site is also home to a museum.

The fort offers visitors guided tours, interpretive events, a brief historical film, and a variety of exhibits and special events. The website offers a link to the Georgia Teacher's Resource for Touring Historic Sites, specific lesson plans for touring Fort King George, a brief history of the fort, a 15-photo photograph gallery, an event calendar, and visitor information.

Camp Floyd / Stagecoach Inn State Park Museum [UT]

Description

Camp Floyd / Stagecoach Inn State Park Museum is Utah's link with the Civil War. The quiet streets of Fairfield hold the secrets of 3,500 troops, nearly one-third of the entire U.S. Army at that time, which were brought to Camp Floyd to suppress the rumored rebellion in Utah. With no rebellion taking place, the troops were recalled in 1861 with the outbreak of the Civil War. The museum houses a collection of artifacts and documents used by the soldiers of Johnston's Army. Interpretive exhibits display these items along with historic photos, describing the history and activity of Camp Floyd. Visitors can see bullets, currency, uniform insignia, and more. The Stagecoach Inn is fully restored and houses antique furnishing of the time period. The historic Fairfield District Schoolhouse is available for school groups to enjoy an authentic one-room schoolhouse experience. Fairfield School was constructed in 1898 with federal funds received when Utah became a state in 1896.

The site offers exhibits, educational programs, and occasional recreational and educational events (including living history events).

Saline Area Historical Society [MI]

Description

Saline was first settled due to its natural salt springs. Local Native American tribes had harvested salt from the salt springs for centuries before the French discovered the springs in the 18th century. The local river was dubbed the Saline River after the French word for salt.

The society hosts several exhibits and lectures throughout the year, and also offers walking tours of Saline, Michigan, and a giftshop. The website offers visitor information, a brief history of Saline, information about the events and exhibits offered by the society, an events calendar, and online access to the gift shop.

Alexander Dickson House/Orange Co. Visitors Center [NC]

Description

The Alexander Dickson House and Orange Co. Visitors Center are both owned and operated by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough. The Alliance is made up of seven members, and is dedicated to preserving the local history. The visitors center operates out of the Dickson House, and gives visitors a taste of historic Hillsborough. In addition, the location functions as a historic house museum, featuring an office used by Confederate General Johnston.

The site offers very basic visitor and historic information regarding the home. In addition, the site offers all of the resources of the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, including a virtual walking tour and information about educational programs offered by the alliance.

Delta County Historical Society [MI]

Description

Founded in 1948, the objective of the Delta County Historical Society was to collect and preserve local historical materials and artifacts, and then present them to the public to increase awareness of the area's history. Today, the Delta County Historical Society owns and operates a museum, historical archives, and the Sand Point Lighthouse. Visitors and locals alike are welcome to enjoy the society's resources and museums.

The site offers an event calendar, visitor information for the Lighthouse, Archives and Museum, links to local organizations and hotels, an events calendar.

Springfield Historical Society [PA]

Description

The Springfield Historical Society owns and operates the Springfield Heritage Museum, which houses an immense collection of vintage maps, memorabilia, historic photographs, deeds, legal documents, historic artifacts, and a "cornucopia" of Springfield Township school milestones and military mementos. In addition to the museum, the society works to preserved historic structures in and around Springfield Township.

The site offers visitor information for the museum, an online gift shop, historical information regarding Springfield Township, and an events calendar.

Ramsey Historical Association [NJ]

Description

The Ramsey Historical Association seeks to preserve and share the history of the Borough of Ramsey, New Jersey. The association operates the Old Stone House, a historic photo display, and a sign on historical transportation. The Old Stone House was built as a Dutch colonial farmhouse in the 1700s. Rubble stone, clay mortar, chopped straw, and hog's hair were used in its construction. It later served as a stagecoach stop, with a barn across the street for the changing of horses.

The association offers a research library and tours of the Old Stone House.

Ramsey Historical Association

Description

The Ramsey Historical Association furnishes, maintains and operates the Old Stone House as a museum and educational facility. The Old Stone House is Ramsey's oldest building and was built as a Dutch colonial farmhouse in the 1700s. Rubble stone, clay mortar, chopped straw, and hog's hair were used in its construction. In 1977, the Old Stone House was placed on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places. Finally, in 2000, the "Stone by Stone" docudrama of the Old Stone House's history was recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a "Save America's Treasures" project. Currently the Old Stone House is a museum. On the bottom floor there are restored rooms, giving visitors a picture of what life was like in the 18th century. Upstairs is a reference library. Tours of the house are available by appointment.

The site offers a virtual tour, shopping, and information about the Old Stone House.

Greece Historical Society and Museum [NY]

Description

The Society maintains a restored 1870s farm house as the Greece Museum, featuring exhibits of local history. Visitors can bridge the years by stepping into the new museum wing and wandering through the gallery of historical exhibits. They can take a look at the town's first fire wagon, imagine our ancestors harvesting ice from a lakeside pond, contemplate transportation before the automobile, or study the Native American encampment on Long Pond.

The society offers occasional recreational and educational events; the museum offers exhibits.