Shrewsbury Historical Society [MA]

Description

The purpose of the Shrewbury Historical Society is to increase interest in and preserve the history of the Town of Shrewsbury. The society does this by collecting and preserving items of special value and attempting to encourage general public interest in its work and the history of the town. Presently, the society's main project is to aid in the operation of the General Artemas Ward House Museum, which is owned by Harvard University. The society provides knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers to help visitors.

The site offers a link to the General Artemas Ward House Museum website and very limited information on the historical society.

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society [VA]

Description

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society is home to a variety of resources for visitors. First, the society owns and operates a museum, which has exhibits on local history as well as an electronic map that gives visitors a strategic overview of General Stonewall Jackson's famous Shenendoah Valley campaign of 1862. In addition, the society offers genealogical and historical archives, which are available to the public by appointment.

The site offers general information about the society, museum, and research resources. In addition, the site offers visitor information for the museum as well as an online gift shop.

Brunswick Town / Fort Anderson [NC]

Description

A major pre-Revolutionary port on North Carolina's Cape Fear River, Brunswick was razed by British troops in 1776 and never rebuilt. During the Civil War, Fort Anderson was constructed atop the old village site, and served as part of the Cape Fear River defenses below Wilmington before the fall of the Confederacy. Colonial foundations dot the present-day tour trail, which crosses the earthworks of the Confederate fort.

The site offers a short film, exhibits, tours, and occasional recreational and educational events (including living history events).

Peel Mansion Museum & Heritage Gardens [AR]

Description

The Peel House Foundation works to preserve one of Arkansas's most treasured pieces of architecture and landscaping, the Peel Mansion, built in 1875, and the surrounding rose gardens. In addition to the house, the Foundation also offers other attractions, such as an 1855 log cabin which has been converted into a living history museum. This house stood near the site of the Battle of Pea Ridge.

The site offers a small photo gallery of roughly 20 pictures, general information for visitors, and a calendar of events.

Jerome County Historical Society and Museum and Idaho Farm and Ranch Agricultural Museum [ID]

Description

The Society operates a local history museum, the Jerome County Historical Museum, as well as the Idaho Farm and Ranch Agricultural Museum. The latter displays many specimens of old farm equipment and original buildings from the surrounding area, including an exhibit from the World War II Minidoka Japanese Relocation Camp that was located at Hunt, ID in Jerome County.

The society and Jerome County Historical Museum offer exhibits, tours, and research library access; the Agricultural Museum offers exhibits, tours, and occasional recreational and educational events (including living history events).

Flag House and Star-spangled Banner Museum [MD]

Description

At the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, visitors take part in an interactive experience in which they become part in the story of the sewing of the flag that inspired the National Anthem. They step into living history as they meet Mary Pickersgill, the spirited woman who made the flag. They learn firsthand from Mary, her family, and friends what life was like in the 19th century and take part in activities that let them experience it for themselves.

The house offers exhibits, tours, demonstrations, educational programs, and occasional recreational and educational events (including living history events).

American Battle Monuments Commission

Description

The American Battle Monuments Commission, established by the Congress in 1923, is an agency of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. The Commission—guardian of America’s overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials—honors the service, achievements and sacrifice of United States Armed Forces. The Commission’s commemorative mission includes:
* Designing, constructing, operating and maintaining permanent American cemeteries in foreign countries.
* Establishing and maintaining U.S. military memorials, monuments and markers where American armed forces have served overseas since April 6, 1917, and within the U.S. when directed by public law.
* Controlling the design and construction of permanent U.S. military monuments and markers by other U.S. citizens and organizations, both public and private, and encouraging their maintenance.

The site offers information on all cemeteries and memorials run by the commission, as well as information regarding services and events offered.

Alabama State Capitol [AL]

Description

Completed in 1851, this National Historic Landmark is a museum of state history and politics. Additions to the building were made several times. The Confederacy began in the original Senate chamber and the Selma to Montgomery 1965 Voting Rights March ended on the street in front of the building. Today, the governor and other executive branch officers still occupy offices in the Capitol.

The site offers exhibits and tours.

Marietta Museum of History

Description

Open since 1996, the museum is housed on the second floor of the historic Kennesaw House. Originally a cotton warehouse built in 1845, it was remodeled to become the Fletcher House Hotel in 1855. Today the museum houses four galleries featuring collections from the Civil War, Local History, Home Life and the Military. Unique to the museum is the Civil War collection featuring the history of the Georgia Military Institute, the story of the only slave buried in the Marietta Confederate Cemetery and the distinction of involvement in the infamous Union plot to steal the Confederate Locomotive called The General.

The site offers event information, information about the galleries in the museum, and access to a media archive.

The National Civil War Museum

Description

The National Civil War Museum portrays the Civil War as a time line, from the issues straining the nation through the war's conclusion at Appomattox Court House. In order to tell this story, the National Civil War Museum incorporates collections of artifacts, manuscripts, documents, photographs, and other printed matter that exceed 24,000 items. In addition, the museum chronicles the history of the nation in the aftermath of the war, up until 1876.

The site offers information about the museum and upcoming events, information for researches, lesson plans for teachers, and a museum shop.