Colonial Williamsburg's Bob Doares looks at the variety of religious views held by North American colonists, including pilgrims, Puritans, and others. He discusses the state of religion and its connections with politics in England at the time, the tensions between religious groups in the colonies, and the gradual development of the idea of religious freedom.
Jim McDonald, once lead interpreter of the Wythe House in Colonial Williamsburg, outlines the the murder of George Wythe and the trial that followed.
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Hopkins was 10 times Governor of Rhode Island and signed the Declaration of Independence. His 1707 home is one of Providence's oldest surviving buildings.
The house offers tours.
The Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum is located within the adulthood residence of Civil War officer Joshua Chamberlain (1828-1914). Best known for his strategic command of Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg, Chamberlain also commanded the Union troops during the Confederate infantry's official surrender to the Union, served as President of Bowdoin College, and was elected Governor of Maine. Topics addressed include Chamberlain's family, career, and life story.
The museum offers guided tours of the museum and self-guided walking tours of Brunswick.
The Needham Historical Society seeks to preserve and share the history of Needham, Massachusetts. Society artifacts date from the 18th century to present.
The society offers exhibits and outreach programs. The website offers digital exhibits.
The Longfellow National Historic Site preserves the home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, one of the world's foremost 19th century poets. The home is now open as a historic house museum, and is furnished with 19th century antique furniture.
The home offers guided tours and exhibits on the life and times of Henry Longfellow. The website offers a brief biography of Wadsworth, a history of the home, a virtual tour, and visitor information. In order to email the historic site, use the "contact us" link located on the left side of the webpage.
The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site commemorates the life of Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), owner of the world's first full-scale landscape design office.
The site offers guided walking tours of Boston-area parks designed by Olmsted, outreach slide presentations, custom-designed educational programs in the "Emerald Necklace" parks, an educator's packet, and teachers' workshops.
The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site is closed for construction. The site is expected to reopen in 2010.
The Weir Farm National Historic Site is located in the summer retreat of famed artist J. Alden Weir. After several summers at the home, Weir transformed the location into a creative refuge for friends and fellow artists. Today, the home stands as a historic house museum, and also offers Weir Farm art center, which is an educational center and art museum.
The home offers guided tours, educational programs, workshops, field trip programs, and a gallery of artwork. The website offers a history of the home, visitor information, suggested readings for students, curriculum guides, and a calendar of events. In order to contact the website via email, use the "contact us" link located on the left side of the webpage.
In pre-colonial times, the Salem port was one of the busiest and most important ports in the United States. Today, the port stands much as it did during its heyday. Visitors can enjoy the reconstructed tall ship, walk through the carefully restored waterfront, and visit the new visitor center for exhibits on the history of the old Salem port.
The National Historic Site offers exhibits, ranger-led tours, tours of the ship Friendship, and walking tours of the town. The website offers historical information, visitor information, and a calendar of events. In order to contact the historic site via email, use the "contact us" link located at the left side of the webpage.
The Cape Ann Museum is located in downtown Gloucester, MA, and focuses on the history and culture of America's oldest fishing port. The museum hosts several permanent exhibits, focusing on the fishing industry, fine art, and the granite industry. The museum also contains a library and archives, which is open to the public.
The site offers visitor information, information regarding current and special exhibits, general information regarding the research library and educational programs, and an online museum shop.