Rokeby Museum [VT]

Description

Rokeby Museum is a 90-acre historic site and National Historic Landmark that was home to a remarkable Quaker family from 1793 to 1961. From early settlers to radical abolitionists to distinguished artists and writers, each generation of Robinsons left its mark on the site, the state, and the country. Rokeby was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997 for its unsurpassed underground railroad history. The Museum's mission is to "connect visitors with the human experience of the underground railroad and with the Robinson family, who lived on and farmed this land for nearly 200 years." We ofter a primary source document-based underground railroad program both on site and in the classroom as well as two kits exploring abolitionist history. The site includes a fully furnished Federal style house, eight historic farm buildings, and acres of hiking trails

Milo Historical Society and Museum [ME]

Description

"The Milo Historical Society was formed in 1970 by a group of community members with an interest in collecting, preserving, and promoting the history and the heritage of the Town of Milo, Maine." In 1996, the society's museum was moved from the old Milo Town Hall into the oldest church building in the community. The museum itself features a collection of local artifacts as well as a historic archive.

The site offers eight photo albums, including photographs from the museum, historical information about the town of Milo, and an events calendar.

Vanceboro Historical Society [ME]

Description

The Vanceboro Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Vanceboro, ME, named after William Vance, an unsavory politician who made vast sums of money through shady import and export business. Vanceboro is located on the border between the United States and Canada, and the historical society seeks to chronicle the past of the hardy townspeople who persevered in this frigid climate.

The society offers a small display of local artifacts. The website offers photo galleries of Vanceboro, the Vanceboro School, historical artifacts owned by the society, and the Maine Central Railroad. The site also offers information on recent society meetings.

Huntington Homestead Museum [CT]

Description

"The Huntington Homestead in Scotland, Connecticut, is the birthplace of Samuel Huntington, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a distinguished statesman during the Revolutionary War and early Republic. The remarkably well-preserved site includes an eighteenth century house on its original foundation surrounded by acres of farmland, bordered by Merrick Brook." The house now serves as a historic house museum, and is open to visitors from May through October.

The site offers historical information about the museum and Samuel Huntington, visitor information, an archives section featuring old newsletters and site information, an online museum store, and links to other resources, such as biographies of Samuel Huntington and online historical resources in Connecticut.

Longmeadow Historical Society and Storrs House [MA]

Description

The Longmeadow Historical Society, founded in 1899 and one of the oldest historical societies in the country, is dedicated to preserving the history of Longmeadow, MA, and more specifically, the Storrs House. The society is headquartered in the historic 1786 Storrs House, and also helps to preserve the "East Village" and Olde Burying Yard. In addition, the society maintains a small genealogical library.

The society offers tours of the Storrs House, period rooms, and self-guided tours of the Olde Burying Yard. The website offers extensive historical information regarding Longmeadow, the Storrs House, the "East Village," and the Olde Burying Yard. In addition, the site offers an events calendar, and external links to other historical resources.

Owls Head Transportation Museum [ME]

Description

The Owls Head Transportation Museum, located in Owls Head, ME, has more than 100 historic aircraft, automobiles, bicycles, carriages, and engines which are on permanent display. Overall, the museum "has one of the finest collections of pioneer-era aircraft and automobiles in the world." In addition, the museum is host to the Lang Education Center and Library, a research library containing 5000 books and over half a million photographs from local sources and the National Air and Space Museum. The Library is open by appointment.

The site offers detailed information on all educational programs offered by the museum, including classroom materials and even some lesson plans. In addition, the site offers visitor information, basic information regarding collections and exhibits, and an events calendar. Finally, the site offers an online card catalog for the Lang library, but actual access to the resources is only available by appointment.

Hollis Historical Society [NH]

Description

"Our purpose is to stimulate interest in the history of Hollis, New Hampshire, to acquire and preserve memorabilia and historical data significant to the Town of Hollis, to present interesting and informative programs for our members and friends, and to maintain the Ruth E. Wheeler House." The Hollis Historical Society maintains two museums, the Wheeler House - which is a historic house museum focusing on life in Hollis in the early 20th century, and the Always Ready Engine House, which focuses on the history of firefighting in Hollis and firefighting technology.

The site offers historical information regarding the society, visitor information for the two museums, historical resources available for purchase, and genealogical information.

Lexington Historical Society [MA]

Description

"The Lexington Historical Society in Lexington, Massachusetts preserves and celebrates Lexington's history, with a special emphasis on the town's important role in the beginning of the American Revolution." The society manages three historic house museums, the Hancock-Clarke House, which was Paul Revere's destination in Lexington during his famous midnight ride, Buckman Tavern, the gathering place for the Lexington Militia on April 19, 1775, and the Munroe Tavern, which served as the temporary British headquarters during the British retreat from Concorde to Boston. All of these locations have been restored so that visitors can experience the locations exactly as they were at the beginning of the American Revolution. In addition to the museums, the society maintains a historical archive and puts on a variety of educational programs.

The site offers visitor information, detailed historical information on all three historic house museums as well as the society, an events calendar, information on the educational events provided by the society, a museum store, and research information.

Brockton Fire Museum [MA]

Description

"Opened in May of 1992, the Brockton Fire Museum was constructed for the purpose of preserving the proud history of fire fighting in the Brockton area. The artfully designed building, with wide pumpkin pine floors and subdued lighting, effectively conveys the atmosphere of a classic Brockton fire station during Victorian times." Visitors to the museum can enjoy thousands of firefighting artifacts, as well as a restored 1850s Hand-Tub Pumper and a memorial to the 13 firemen who were killed in the Strand Theater disaster.

The site offers visitor information, a virtual tour, and historical information regarding the museum.