National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum [NY]

Description

The National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum presents the history of soccer within the United States, recognizes figures who have excelled at the sport or influenced its playing, and hopes to inspire continued interest in soccer. Museum collections include trophies, jerseys worn by stars such as Caligiuri, historical soccer gear, and Major League uniforms.

The site offers exhibits, summer soccer tournaments, halls of fame, a game zone, and research library access. Visitors are asked to call ahead in order to use the research library.

Rochester Historical Society [NY]

Description

The Rochester Historical Society chronicles the history and architectural heritage of Rochester, New York. The society is primarily a research-oriented organization, but also offers school outreach programs including the "History of the Road" program, which is a traveling presentation program. In addition, the society offers extensive research resources that are open to the public.

The website offers information regarding the society and the programs it offers.

Invincible Cities

Image
Photo, 310 Marina Way, Jose Vergara, 2004, Invincible Cities
Annotation

This site offers two exhibits featuring the photography of Camilo Jose Vergara that document decay and renewal in the "post-industrial" cities of Camden, NJ, and Richmond, CA, since the 1970s. The collection of more than 450 photographs explores the transformation of these cities' urban landscapes through the erosion of their "late 19th and early 20th-century architectural grandeur" through "their subsequent neglect and abandonment" to "scattered efforts at renewal." The site has an essay by Vergara that explains his work and introduces the two collections. The Camden exhibit has a large collection of photographs, organized into 24 themed galleries, and an introductory essay by Howard Gillette placing the photographs in a historical context. The Richmond exhibit is somewhat smaller, with 10 themed galleries.

The collection of photographs can be browsed by theme or by using the site's interactive city maps. Some of the themes are geographic; some are tours surveying an area of the city. Other themes group images sharing similar characteristics such as post-industrial, churches, and people. Additionally, some of the images are linked to views of the subject at different periods to show change over time. The site also has a feature allowing visitors to post comments on the photographs. This site is of interest to anyone researching urban history in the 20th century or these two cities specifically.

Octagon Museum [DC]

Description

The oldest museum in the United States devoted to architecture and design, the Octagon Museum enables the American Architectural Foundation to increase public awareness of the power of architecture and its influence on the quality of life. The building was designed by Dr. William Thornton for Colonel John Tayloe III, and was constructed between 1799 and 1801, and is considered one of the best examples of Federal period architecture in the country. During the most recent restoration, the exterior and interior were restored to reflect the house during the Tayloes' occupancy between 1817 and 1828.

The museum offers exhibits and tours.

Benjamin Franklin

Description

Author Walter Isaacson discusses the life of Benjamin Franklin and his many contributions to the prosperity of colonial Philadelphia and his place in American history.

The feature may not appear on the first page.

Victor Historical Society and Valentown Museum [NY]

Description

The Victor Historical Society operates the Valentown Museum. The museum contains harness shop, grocery store, meeting room, and cobbler's shop period settings and military, textile, farming, household, railroad, trolley, blacksmithing, and other exhibits. Collection highlights include a wagon used in the Revolutionary War.

The society offers exhibits, archive access, craft demonstrations, and summer camps. Demonstrations occur May through early September. Appointments are required for archive access.

Northport Historical Society and Museum [NY]

Description

The Northport Historical Society and Museum preserves and promotes the history of Northport, New York, and the surrounding area. The museum serves as a local history museum, and is open year-round.

The society and museum offers hour-long educational programs for K–5 and a variety of exhibits that showcase the history of Northport. The website offers visitor information and information regarding upcoming events and programs.