Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance [MS]

Description

The Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance seeks to preserve, interpret, and promote the cultural and heritage assets of the Mississippi hills region. Its key objectives are to increase jobs and tourism in the region, and to develop and support projects and programs that sustain or improve the tourism in the region due to the heritage and history in the region.

The site offers detailed information about the Alliance's concept plan for the region, as well as an events calendar, a search function for other Mississippi heritage sites, and an archive of news regarding the Alliance.

Coronado Historical Association Museum of History & Art

Description

Coronado Island in the Bay of San Diego has a rich and storied history dating back to early Spanish explorers in the new world. The island was first surveyed in the early 17th century, but was not settled until 1846, when Mexico, newly independent from Spain, gave land grants to prospective settlers for Coronado Island. The Island then became a popular resort destination in the late 19th century, when the Hotel Del Coronado was built. Now, the southern portion of the island is owned by the United States Navy, and the northern part of the island is a popular suburb of San Diego. The Coronado museum gives visitors a taste of this rich history as well as art produced by local San Diego area artists.

The site offers visitor information, information about current, past, and upcoming exhibits, information on the art galleries currently available, an online store, and an events calendar.

Friends of the Schell Bridge [MA]

Description

The Schell Memorial Bridge is a 515--foot long steel cantilever truss bridge donated in 1902 to the town of Northfield by one of its leading citizens, Francis R. Schell. The bridge spans the Connecticut River, uniting the east and west sides of Northfield. Unfortunately, lack of maintenance and funds led to the closure of the bridge in 1985. Friends of the Schell Bridge is dedicated towards the reopening of this historic bridge, even if it could only be reopened in a limited capacity, such as limiting the bridge to foot traffic and emergency vehicles only.

The site provides information about the preservation effort and the history of the bridge. In addition, the site has an archives of all newsletter put out by the organization, links to news about the bridge, and links to help preservation advocates get involved.

Jarrot Mansion State Historic Site [IL]

Description

Nicholas Jarrot was a French born entrepreneur and land speculator who also served as a local judge and militia officer. Jarrot began construction of his mansion in 1807, and was one of the earliest buildings built with brick in the state of Illinois. In addition, the home is notable for its use of the American Federal architecture style, not the more common French Colonial style prevalent in the midwest during the time period. Currently, the house is under restoration and is only opened periodically to the public for special events.

The site provides visitors with historical information regarding the house, current information on the restoration projects, a photo gallery featuring nine historical and present photographs of the mansion, a calendar of events, and links to local historical sites and organizations.

Heritage Preservation [DC]

Description

Heritage Preservation is the National Institute for Conservation and offers support for museums, libraries, and individuals interested in preservation with preservation advice from top conservation professionals. Heritage Preservation also helps individuals and organizations with protection against events such as a fire which could destroy priceless preserved artifacts.

The site offers a bookstore, a collection of free resources for conservationists, information about current and upcoming programs, and an events calendar.

Hawaii State Historic Preservation Division, Department of Land & Natural Resources [HI]

Description

"Historic sites in our islands are tangible evidence of a colorful, rich heritage and provide our society with a sense of continuity. The State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources works to preserve and sustain reminders of earlier times which link the past to the present. SHPD's three branches, History and Culture, Archaeology, and Architecture, strive to accomplish this goal through a number of different activities." The archaeological Branch seeks to facilitate investigation of Hawaii's many archaeological resources, while the architectural division works to preserve and restore historic structures throughout the islands. The history and culture branch of SHPD focuses on research regarding the Hawaii's indigenous population.

The site offers basic information about the SHPD and its current projects along with government reports generated by the SHPD regarding Hawaii's historic resources.

Kentucky Heritage Council [KY]

Description

The State of Kentucky has an exceptional variety of historic sites, ranging from architectural sites and pioneer buildings to historic rail towns and American Indian villages. The Kentucky Heritage Council is entrusted with identifying, preserving, and protecting the historic resources of Kentucky. The council has spent the last 40 years assisting individuals and communities with making historic preservation an integral part of community planning and economic development. To this end, the Kentucky Heritage Council puts on a variety of educational events focusing on Kentucky history and also works to preserve historical structures and resources.

The site offers a wealth of information on current Kentucky Heritage Council projects and ways to get involved. In addition, the site offers an archive of all recent and past news releases and links for prospective preservationists.

Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks [PA]

Description

The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks (PSPL) is dedicated towards preserving items of architectural significance in Philadelphia. For over 70 years, PSPL has played a significant role in preservation in Philadelphia by restoring and presenting to the public its historic house museums. PSPL was founded in 1931 by Frances Anne Wister, and today administers three historic houses and historic Waynesborough. In addition, PSPL offers Landmarks Exhibitions, a new initiative that "includes both special historically-based exhibitions by guest scholars, and an ongoing series of site-specific installations and experiemental performers by the innovative artists of today." PSPL is also a major supporter of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Flower Show, and the Barnes Foundation.

Ardenwood Historic Farm [CA]

Description

Ardenwood Historic Farm is the historic home of George Washington Patterson. Patterson came west in 1849 during the gold rush to seek his fortune; instead he settled at Ardenwood Farm in southern Alameda County. The Historic Farm is faithfully restored and features agricultural practices from the 1870s to the present, demonstrating the transition from horse-powered equipment to modern farming equipment. There are more attractions than just the house, however. The park also features a horse-drawn train, victorian garden, animal farms, and a restored blacksmith shop.

The site offers general information about the park for visitors, a calendar of events, a trail map, and information regarding field trips for educators.