State Historical Society of North Dakota and North Dakota Heritage Center

Description

The State Historical Society of North Dakota preserves and presents the history of the state of North Dakota. To this end, the society operates extensive archives and a heritage center. The Main Gallery offers an overview of North Dakota history from the Late Cretaceous (circa 65 million years ago) to the 1930s. A number of temporary exhibits are also on view at any given time.

The society offers exhibits, a children's area, school tours, archival and genealogical library access, and research assistance. A fee is charged for research assistance. The website offers online archival materials, lesson plans, and virtual exhibits.

Peoria Historical Society [IL]

Description

The Peoria Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the historical heritage of Peoria, Illinois. The society owns and operates two historic house museums in the center of Peoria, as well as a research library.

The society offers guided tours of the historic house museums, weekly tours of different parts of Peoria, summer camps, and research resources. The website offers information regarding upcoming events, visitor information, and historical information regarding Peoria.

Shoal Creek Living History Museum [MO]

Description

The Shoal Creek Living History Museum consists of a village with over 20 authentic 19th century buildings. The buildings range from a log cabin to an antebellum brick mansion home. The museum is dedicated to bringing 19th century Missouri history to life.

The museum offers guided tours, demonstrations, workshops, and re-enactments. The website offers visitor information and an events calendar.
Shoal Creek Living History Museum is a village of more than 20 authentic 19th century buildings. The buildings date from 1807-1885 and include log cabin and clapboard structures to an antebellum brick mansion home.

Bay County Historical Society [MI]

Description

The Bay County Historical Society works to preserve the history of Bay County, Michigan. The society has been in existence since 1919, and today is headquartered in the former National Guard Armory. The armory also serves as a showcase for the society's extensive archives.

The society offers tours of their headquarters. The website offers visitor information and general information regarding the society.

Pioneer Woman Museum [OK]

Description

The Museum preserves the legacy of women from all races, creeds, and nationalities who have contributed to the development of Oklahoma. Its education center features craft demonstrations, special exhibits, an interactive timeline, and the Pioneer Woman Walk of Fame.

The museum offers exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, and educational and recreational events.

T.C. Steele State Historic Site [IN]

Description

The T.C. Steele State Historic Site preserves the home of American Impressionist and portraitist Theodore Clement Steele (1847-1926) and his wife Selma Neubacher Steele (1870-1945). As such, the site was once privy to visits from a wide range of U.S. artists. The grounds include the 1907 "House of the Singing Winds," two studios, a garage, guest cottages, and remote painting shacks to permit outdoor painting in a wide range of weather conditions.

The site offers guided building tours, a summer camp, educational programs which meet state standards, educational outreach programs, trails, gardens, and a nature preserve.

Mackinac State Historic Parks [MI]

Description

Mackinac State Historic Parks is the coalition of parks located on Mackinac Island. The Island is home to the Mackinac State Park, which covers roughly 70 percent of the island, Historic Downtown, which consists of five historic buildings and features costumed interpreters, Colonial Michlimackinac, a colonial fur trading outpost, the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Fort Mackinac, which was occupied by British soldiers in the 18th century and American soldiers in the 19th century.

The organization offers guided tours, field trip programs, outdoor activities in the state park, interpretive events, and occasional special events such as re-enactments. The website offers visitor information, histories of the five parks, event calendars, and several photo galleries.

Cuneo Museum & Gardens [IL]

Description

The Cuneo Museum is a great example of elegant living in the Gilded Age. Built as a home for Samuel Insull in 1914, the house was bought by the Cuneo family in 1937. The house was designed in the Venetian style of architecture and is filled with antique furnishings and artwork.

Group guided tour and self-guided tours (with a booklet) are available. The estate also includes extensive gardens, a tropical plant conservatory, and deer and peacock pens.