Historic Albany Foundation [NY]

Description

"Historic Albany Foundation is a private, not-for-profit membership organization working to promote the preservation and appreciation of the built environment in and around the city of Albany. Since 1974, Historic Albany Foundation has fulfilled its mandate through public education, promotion and membership, provision of design and technical assistance, community projects, advocacy for endangered buildings, publications, tours, lectures, and operation of an architectural parts warehouse."

The site offers an events calendar, an archive of past newsletters, visitor information, and information on the foundation's current projects.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum [NY]

Description

The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the whaling industry, especially the history of the industry in the Long Island Area. The museum was opened in 1942, and offers an archive of historical documents in addition to the variety of exhibits that it puts on throughout the year. Finally, the museum also offers fully customizable educational programs, which can be adapted to classes of any age or level.

The site offers an events calendar, information on the educational programs offered by the museum, information on current exhibits, and an online gift shop.

West Virginia State Museum / Cultural Center [WV]

Description

The West Virginia State Museum and Cultural Center opened in 1976 in order to showcase West Virginia's artistic, cultural, and historic heritage. While the lower level of the museum is presently closed for renovation, the upper floors are still open to the public, and visitors can view the art and history exhibits in the Art Gallery, the Lobby Gallery, and the Balcony Gallery. In addition, the State Archives Library and the offices of the Commission on the Arts and the State Historic Preservation Office are also housed in the museum.

The site offers visitor information, information on all current exhibits and galleries up in the museum, as well as several online exhibits, information on all grants that the museum is working on, an events calendar, a store, and information about West Virginia's Division of Culture and History.

Portage County Historical Society [WI]

Description

The Portage County Historical Society was founded with the intention to preserve, advance, and disseminate the history of Portage County, Wisconsin. To this end, "the Society currently operates four museums, maintains a large archives housed at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point's Archive Center, is developing its own research center, and maintains the Malcolm Rosholt Online Archives on this website to disseminate knowledge of the history of Portage County, Wisconsin." The museums are the Heritage Park, a historic park that gives visitors a glimpse of early frontier life, the Beth Israel Synagogue, which chronicles the history of Portage County's Jewish community, the Rising Star Mill, which gives visitors a tour of turn of the century industry, and Fire Station #2, which was scheduled to open in 2008 and contains a collection of vintage firefighting equipment.

The site offers historical and visitor information regarding all four museums, full archival access, a photo gallery section which has 10 photo galleries currently, three videos, and order information for society publications.

White House Farm [WV]

Description

The White House Farm, located in Summit County, WV, is notable both for its beautiful and scenic location as well as its impressive history. George Washington surveyed the farm at age 20 in 1751, and recently the farm has been put on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to the faithfully restored farm, visitors can enjoy a variety of events throughout the year.

The site offers basic visitor and historical information about the White House Farm.

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site [IN]

Description

"In 1867, William S. Culbertson spent about $120,000 to build his grand home in New Albany. Visitors to the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site will learn more about the life and times of this successful businessman and philanthropist." The mansion has been restored to its state shortly after it was built, and offers visitors a portal to this beautiful time period as well as to the Culbertson family.

The site offers basic visitor information and event information. Also, since the site is part of the Indiana State Museum website, it offers links and information about all other Indiana State Museums and historic sites.

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.

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park [AZ]

Description

The Riordan Mansion was built in 1904 for two Riordan families. The mansion is a remarkable example of the Arts and Crafts style of architecture. The house features a rustic exterior of log-slab siding, volcanic stone arches, and hand split wooden shingles. The house has 40 rooms, over 13,000 square feet of living area, and a servant's quarters. The Riordan Mansion was designed by the creator of the Grand Canyon's El Tovar Hotel, Charles Whittlesey. Guided tours of the mansion are offered daily.

The site offers an events calendar, a brief history of the Riordan Mansion, information on children's programs, a photo-gallery featuring 16 photographs of the mansion and its surrounding grounds, and a feature story highlighting one aspect of the park.

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.

Adirondack Museum [NY]

Description

In 1948, the Adirondack Historical Society was founded by two men who lived and vacationed in Blue Mountain Lake, located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Five years later, they purchased the Blue Mountain House, which would play host to the Adirondack Museum. Now, the Adirondack Museum is "renowned for the breadth of its collections that include historic artifacts, photographs, archival materials, and fine art documenting the Adirondack region's past," and features 22 exhibit spaces and galleries. In addition, the museum features a research library, publications program, and an educational department that puts on a variety of special events.

The site offers library access, visitor information, information about all of the exhibits currently on display, one online exhibit, and an events calendar.