Wichita County Heritage Society and Kell House Museum [TX]

Description

The Wichita County Heritage Society preserves and presents the history of Wichita County. The Society operates the Kell House Museum, a restored 1909 neo-classical home, that, according to the Society's website, "features distinctive architecture, original family furnishings, textiles, decorative arts, and historic costumes."

The Kell House Museum offers exhibits, guided tours, and occasional recreational and educational events. The website offers visitor information for the Kell House Museum, a history of the society, an events calendar, and an online version of the society newsletter.

Three Lakes Historical Society and Museum [WI]

Description

The Three Lakes Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Three Lakes and all of northeastern Wisconsin. The society owns and operates a museum, which features artifacts and memorabilia from the Three Lakes region along with a restored log cabin. The cabin serves as a historic house museum where visitors can gain an appreciation for pioneer life in the northern midwest.

The site offers visitor information and a brief history of the society.

Skinner Farm Museum and Village [IN]

Description

The Skinner Farm Museum is located in Perrysville, IN, which was located strategically on the Wabash and Erie Canal and became a hub for river commerce and business. The museum is composed of a working farm and a restored historic village. The museum village is representative of more than 150 years of local life. Museum highlights include a steam and gas show hosted once a year.

The site offers an online antique store, visitor information, historical information, hearth cooking/baking recipes, and a photographic tour of the museum.

State Historical Society of Iowa and Museum (A Division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs) [IA]

Description

"To help Iowans comprehend who they are and what they can become, the State Historical Society of Iowa serves as a trustee of Iowa’s historical legacy and an advocate for understanding Iowa’s past." The society does this by collecting, preserving, and managing Iowa's historical resources. In addition, the society focuses on educating Iowans of all ages, conducting and encouraging historical research, and encouraging historical preservation and education efforts throughout the state. The society also operates a museum of Iowa history and a research archives and library.

The site offers visitor information for the museum and research resources, history and visitor information regarding all of Iowa's historic sites, resources for historic preservation, information on the publications offered by the society, information on the educational programs offered by the society, library access, a card catalog, and five online exhibits.

South Dakota State Historical Society and Museum [SD]

Description

The South Dakota State Historical Society was first organized as the Old Settlers Association of Dakota Territory in 1862. Today, the society is an office within the Department of Tourism and Economic Development, and manages five programs—archaeology, archives, historic preservation, museum, and research and publishing. All programs with the exception of the State Archaeological Research Center are located in the Cultural Heritage Center building in Pierre.

The site offers library access, research information, visitor information regarding the museum, a listing of all exhibits with photographs and a brief synopsis, and on online store for society publications.

Castle Museum [MI]

Description

The 1898 Castle Federal building is located in downtown Saginaw, Michigan. The building was saved from demolition by the Saginaw County Historical Society, and was put on the National Register of Historic Places in the 1970s. Today, the building operates as a museum of Saginaw County history as well as a monument to its own architectural and functional history. The building houses a library and archives, offices, meeting spaces, an archaeological lab, and a repository, as well as ample exhibit space for the museum.

The museum offers summer camps and tours for students. The website offers visitor and historical information regarding the Castle building, an online museum store, a listing of current exhibits, and an events calendar.

Westfield-Washington Historical Society and Museum [IN]

Description

The Westfield-Washington Historical Society (WWHS) is dedicated to promoting community and statewide awareness of history and encouraging historic preservation among the public. Currently, the main project of the society is to operate the Westfield-Washington Historical Museum, which opened in April, 2008, and is located in the old fire station.

The site offers an events calendar, visitor information for the museum, an "endangered" section featuring properties in need of preservation, and an online store.

Howard County Historical Society and Museum [IN]

Description

The Howard County Historical Society is dedicated to maintaining and showcasing the history of Howard County, IN. To this end, the society owns and operates a county historical museum which is located in the Seiberling Mansion, a beautiful 1891 Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival structure which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to the museum, the society runs a local history archives, which features thousands of archives and manuscripts chronicling Howard County's history. The archives are open to the public by appointment.

The site offers visitor information, information for prospective researchers, information regarding building rental, an online version of the society's newsletter, and an events calendar.

Plainsboro Historical Society [NJ]

Description

"The Plainsboro Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Plainsboro Township. The society operates the Plainsboro Museum, which is located in the historic Wicoff House, maintains the Bethel Cemetery, and puts on a variety of educational programs. The museum focuses local history, ranging from high school and youth sports to local businesses.

The site offers detailed descriptions and photographs of all 18 exhibits currently on display, visitor information, and an events calendar.