Fort Connah [MT]

Description

"The site of Fort Connah is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Fort Connah was a Hudson's Bay Trading Post established in 1846. One of the three original buildings still remains and is believed to be the oldest standing building in Montana. It was active from 1846 to 1871. " A visitor center and museum is planned for the site.

The site offers very brief historical information regarding the site.

Jubilee College State Historic Site [IL]

Description

Note: As of January 2011, site is closed due to short staffing. Check site for status.
The Jubilee College State Historic Site preserves the remnants of Jubilee College, which was founded in 1839 by Philander Chase, the first Episcopal Bishop of Illinois. The school included a theological seminary, a college, a classical preparatory school for boys, a seminary for girls, and some small farming operations. Now, visitors can tour the school, which has been partially restored to its 19th century state. In particular, visitors are offered a guided tour of the recreated chapel/schoolroom/dormitory wing and the recreated library and schoolmaster's office.

The site is part of the greater Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) website, and so only offers minimal visitor information regarding Jubilee College, but does offer links to the greater resources of the IHPA and other historic sites in Illinois, including Abraham Lincoln's presidential library.

West Virginia State Museum / Cultural Center [WV]

Description

The West Virginia State Museum and Cultural Center opened in 1976 in order to showcase West Virginia's artistic, cultural, and historic heritage. While the lower level of the museum is presently closed for renovation, the upper floors are still open to the public, and visitors can view the art and history exhibits in the Art Gallery, the Lobby Gallery, and the Balcony Gallery. In addition, the State Archives Library and the offices of the Commission on the Arts and the State Historic Preservation Office are also housed in the museum.

The site offers visitor information, information on all current exhibits and galleries up in the museum, as well as several online exhibits, information on all grants that the museum is working on, an events calendar, a store, and information about West Virginia's Division of Culture and History.

Portage County Historical Society [WI]

Description

The Portage County Historical Society was founded with the intention to preserve, advance, and disseminate the history of Portage County, Wisconsin. To this end, "the Society currently operates four museums, maintains a large archives housed at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point's Archive Center, is developing its own research center, and maintains the Malcolm Rosholt Online Archives on this website to disseminate knowledge of the history of Portage County, Wisconsin." The museums are the Heritage Park, a historic park that gives visitors a glimpse of early frontier life, the Beth Israel Synagogue, which chronicles the history of Portage County's Jewish community, the Rising Star Mill, which gives visitors a tour of turn of the century industry, and Fire Station #2, which was scheduled to open in 2008 and contains a collection of vintage firefighting equipment.

The site offers historical and visitor information regarding all four museums, full archival access, a photo gallery section which has 10 photo galleries currently, three videos, and order information for society publications.

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.

White House Farm [WV]

Description

The White House Farm, located in Summit County, WV, is notable both for its beautiful and scenic location as well as its impressive history. George Washington surveyed the farm at age 20 in 1751, and recently the farm has been put on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to the faithfully restored farm, visitors can enjoy a variety of events throughout the year.

The site offers basic visitor and historical information about the White House Farm.

Griffith Historical Park & Museum [IN]

Description

The Griffith Historical Society, founded in 1983, was empowered by a Griffith Town Council resolution to preserve the history of the town of Griffith. At that time, ownership and operation of the Depot Museum was given to the Society by joint action of the Council and the Community Spirit Organization. In 1994, the Society purchased the land adjacent to the Depot to create an Historical Park in tribute to Griffith's railroading past. The Griffith Historical Park was formally dedicated in May, 1995. The Park and Museum are open on the first Sunday in June till the last Sunday in August from 2-4pm and throughout the year for special tours.

The site offers visitor information, brief historical information, and an events calendar.

Herkimer County Historical Society [NY]

Description

The Herkimer County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Herkimer, New York, and to that end owns and maintains four museums in Herkimer. The museums are collectively known as the "Historic Four Corners," and are the 1884 Herkimer County Historical Society Suiter Building Museum, the 1834 Herkimer County Jail, 1873 Herkimer County Courthouse, and the 1834 Herkimer Reformed Church, which are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The site offers visitor information, an online gift shop, historical information about the museums and town, and research information.

Newark Earthworks [OH]

Description

he Newark Earthworks were the largest set of geometric earthen enclosures in the world. Built by prehistoric Hopewell people between 100 BC and AD 500, this architectural wonder of ancient America was part cathedral, part cemetery, and part astronomical observatory.

Originally covering more than four square miles, today only three major segments are preserved: Great Circle Earthworks, (formerly known as Moundbuilders State Memorial), Octagon Earthworks, and Wright Earthworks.
Maintained by the Ohio Historical Society since the 1930s, these sites are the best preserved examples of the monumental geometric earthworks of the Hopewell culture. The surviving parts of the Newark Earthworks are recognized as a National Historic Landmark. In 2006, the State of Ohio designated the Newark Earthworks as "the official prehistoric monument of the state."

Learn more about the Newark Earthworks by visiting the Great Circle Museum. Visitors are invited to watch an interactive video explaining the significance of the site and tour a 1,000-square-foot exhibit that includes a timeline of Ohio's ancient cultures and an explanation of why American Indians regard the Newark Earthworks as a sacred site. The exhibit also details how the earthworks align with the rising and setting of the moon. Following the museum tour, visitors can take self-guided tours of the grounds during daylight hours.