The Eugene Field House Museum was the childhood home of children’s poet Eugene Field and his father, Roswell Martin Field. Roswell was a respected lawyer who represented Dred Scott.
It isn't clear that tours are available or if any educational programming exists at this site at this time.
There is already an entry for Blandwood Mansion. Preservation Greensboro Inc. is just a preservation organization.
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Professor David Foster analyzes Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, looking at what the novel, its characters, and the life of its author reveal about the "American character" and views of American ideals and life at the time of its writing. This lecture continues from the lecture "Mark Twain and the American Character, Part One."
Professor David Foster analyzes Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, looking at what the novel, its characters, and the life of its author reveal about the "American character" and views of American ideals and life at the time of its writing.
Author, architect, and Holocaust survivor Benjamin Hirsch talks about his and his siblings' escape from Nazi Germany and their efforts to adapt to life in the American South during the 1940s, in the face of continued antisemitism.
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This iCue Mini-Documentary describes the many roles women filled during the American Revolution, from assisting as soldiers to running households. These strides in independence led women to clamor for greater freedom after the war.
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Professor Monica Fitzgerald examines popular memory and understanding of the Salem witchcraft trials and the actual historical facts concerning the trials. She looks particularly at the social and religious context within which the trials took place.
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The Cary-Grove Historical Society is located in Cary, IL, and is dedicated to preserving the history of all of McHenry County. The society was founded in 1996 by local residents who were "concerned that the history of this area was not being preserved for future generations," and decided to take it upon themselves to correct this situation. The society is currently focused on finding a permanent site for a museum to exhibit documents, photographs, and objects from the past.
The site offers basic information regarding the society, photographs of recent events and three historical photographs of towns in McHenry County, and information on upcoming events.
The society does not currently offer a physical site for visitation.
The Clayton Historical Society Museum is a local history museum with a focus on the history of Clayton, California, and the surrounding area. Current exhibits range from handmade handkerchiefs to biographical exhibits on Clayton citizens and families. In addition to the museum, the society also puts on a variety of educational events, including classes and special tours.
The site offers virtual exhibits for all current and past exhibits, visitor information, a brief history of Clayton, and an events calendar. In order to contact the museum via email, use the "contact" link located on the left side of the webpage.
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