Historic Cherry Hill [NY]

Description

Historic Cherry Hill is a 1787 residence, occupied by the Van Rensselaer family until 1963. The site presents the changing culture, decorative arts, economic climate, and social classes of the 176 years in which the home was in use. The structure exists in its 1963 state in order to render social and architectural evolution visible to visitors. The Van Rensselaers were originally considered Hudson River manor lords, members of a group of wealthy local Dutch settlers. However, as early as the 1820s, the family began to face economic pressure which would increase with the formation of the millionaire class and the large numbers of immigrants entering the U.S. Collections include more than 20,000 artifacts—from the most mundane household items to rare examples of decorative arts styles—and 30,000 archival documents.

Cherry Hill offers period rooms; tours; interactive educational programs for students; and educational outreach programs for students. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. Listening assistance devices are available. The website offers two teaching units for purchase. Both won awards from the American Association for State and Local History.

Tours and on site educational programs are currently unavailable, as the site undergoes restoration. Outreach programming is still available.

Greater Oneonta Historical Society [NY]

Description

The Greater Oneonta Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the historical heritage of Oneonta, New York, and the surrounding area. The society has recently purchased the 183 Main Street building, and is working to renovate it for use as a local history museum and research library.

The society offers walking tours of Oneonta as well as tours of Oneonta historic structures and homes. The website offers a calendar of events, photo galleries of Oneonta, and general information regarding the society.

Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame [NY]

Description

The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the past and aiding the present of Buffalo, NY, sports. The Hall of Fame has been in operation since 1991 and, in addition to serving as a Hall of Fame, works with local sports leagues to promote athletics in the Buffalo area.

The Hall of Fame offers an exhibit. The website offers brief biographies of all Hall of Fame inductees, visitor information, and a history of the Hall of Fame.

Brookhaven Town Volunteer Firefighters Museum [NY]

Description

The Brookhaven Town Volunteer Firefighters Museum is located in Brookhaven, NY, and chronicles the history of firefighting in Brookhaven and the rest of Long Island. The museum is home to a collection of firefighting equipment and memorabilia, as well as vintage firetrucks.

The museum offers guided tours. The website offers a virtual tour of the museum as well as visitor information.

Pultneyville Historical Society and Museum [NY]

Description

The Pultneyville Historical Society seeks to preserve and present the history of Williamson Township, New York. To this end, the society offers exhibits within a circa 1858 home. Exhibits address the life and work of Horatio Nelson Throop, the 1898 loss of the schooner St. Peter, and local history as depicted through photography. Throop was a boat builder and captain. In the 1830s, he conducted experiments with wind and screw propeller propulsion systems. He was also active in the Underground Railroad. The society owns a collection of artifacts recovered from the wreck of the St. Peter.

The society offers exhibits and archival access. Appointments are required for archival access.

The Snyder Estate [NY]

Description

The Century House, also known as the Snyder Estate, is the former home of Andrew Snyder, and was a small family farm until the discovery of natural cement in the region in 1825. The area experienced impressive industrial growth up to the 1970s, and was the United State's largest producer of cement during that time.

The estate offers guided tours of the Century House, Widow Jane Mine, and Cement Industry Museum. The estate also offers field trip programs, outreach programs, and special events. The website offers visitor information, a history of the estate, and information regarding upcoming events.

Yonkers Fire Museum [NY]

Description

The Yonkers Fire Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the Yonker's Fire Department. The museum houses an impressive collection of firefighting memorabilia and artifacts, including a vintage hand pumper.

The museum offers exhibits and guided tours. The website offers visitor information and a photo gallery.

Dauphin County Historical Society and John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion [PA]

Description

The Dauphin County Historical Society maintains the home of John Harris, the founder of Harrisburg, PA. The site, the history of which dates back to the early 1700s, contains collections from the early colonial period through the Civil War era when Senator Simon Cameron owned the house.

The Dauphin County Historical Society offers three distinct educational programs for Pennsylvania elementary school students free of charge. All three programs adhere to Pennsylvania education standards and cover a variety of topics and time periods. All programs include a tour of the mansion and a hands-on activity, as well as a Dauphin County history lecture.