The Southern Pacific Historical and Technical Society preserves the history of the Southern Pacific Railroad (1865-1885). Their main focus is to aid scale model builders and industrial archaeologists. However, the society does operate a non-circulating archive, which is accessible to the public.

The society offers archive access.

The Public Fire Safety Education Center and Fire Museum provides an entertaining and educational showcase of history of fire fighting through exhibitions of artifacts while providing knowledge, skills, and education necessary to prevent the loss of life and/or property to the ravages of fire. The museum was first opened in 1993 after a substantial bond issue voted on by the citizens of Jackson was passed.

The museum offers visitors a variety of exhibits, such as an 1870 parade uniform, communication equipment, pictures, helmets, and fire apparatus. The museum also offers both individual tours and tours designed for local schoolchildren. The website offers basic historical and visitor information regarding the museum.

The Banning Residence Museum chronicles the history and cultural context General Phineas Banning (1830-1885). General Banning is known as "The Father of the Port of Los Angeles," and is known for being one of the founders of the town of Wilmington as well as for founding the stage and shipping companies which would jump start the busy Port of Los Angeles. Banning was given the title of General after being appointed a Brigadier General of the First Brigade of the militia after he ceded land to the Union Army in order to build a fort in Wilmington.

The house museum is carefully preserved in its 19th century state, and offers visitors a snapshot of the home life of General Phineaus Banning. The website offers a first-person narrative which gives a brief biography of General Banning, an events calendar, and an online store.

The Bucks County Historical Society seeks to make the presentation of historical information both engaging and relevant to everyday life. To this end, the society operates the Mercer Museum, Fonthill Museum, and Spruance Library. The Mercer Museum, housed within a 1916 structure, presents pre-Industrialization artifacts of daily life. Exhibit topics include illumination, medicine, tinsmithing, transportation, and dairy farming, among more than 60 early American trades. The Spruance Library is housed within the Mercer Museum. The 1912 Fonthill Museum is a historic home. Once home to Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930), anthropologist, antiquarian, archaeologist, and designer of renowned Moravian tile, the Byzantine, Gothic, and Medieval structure is now furnished in period style. Many of the pieces are original to the site and their locations within the home.

The society offers exhibits, period rooms, guided tours of the Fonthill Museum, curriculum-based programs, curriculum-based traveling trunks, curriculum-based outreach presentations, concerts, workshops for children and teenagers, summer camps, Act 48 workshops, research library access, collections access, and research services. Reservations are strongly advised for the Fonthill Museum. The Mercer Museum is approximately 65 percent wheelchair accessible. The Fonthill Museum is wheelchair accessible on the first floor only. Collections access is by appointment only. A fee is charged for research conducted upon request. The website offers pre- and post-visit materials and an online catalog.

The Francis Mill is located just outside of Waynesville, North Carolina. The mill was built in 1887 and served as a corn and wheat mill for the next 100 years. In 2003, the mill was slated for destruction, but was saved by the timely intervention of the Francis Mill Preservation Society, which continues to work to preserve and restore the mill.

The mill offers tours and "education days," which are days devoted to educating local schoolchildren. Education days feature tours and lectures that highlight the history of the mill. The website offers visitor information, a brief history of the mill, a photo gallery featuring current and historical photos of the mill, and educational information.

The mission of the all-volunteer Silver Spring Historical Society is to create and promote awareness and appreciation of Silver Spring's heritage through sponsorship of educational activities and the preservation and protection of historical sites, structures, artifacts, and archives.

The society offers walking tours of Silver Spring's Main Street, as well as tours of the B&O Railroad Station. The site offers past news regarding Silver Spring and the historical society, visitor information for the B&O Railroad Station, information on upcoming events, and an online gift shop.

The Museum tells the story of the people who came from Europe to work in the anthracite mining and textiles industries. On a tour of the facility visitors will experience the lives of proud people who endured harsh working conditions yet carved out communities filled with tradition. The diverse collection highlights life in the mines, mills, and factories. Visitors are welcomed into the families' homes and neighborhoods with a moment of reflection in the kitchen, a visit to the pub, or a seat in a local church.

The museum offers exhibits, tours, trolley rides, research library access, and occasional recreational and educational events.

The Traditions Fire Company and Museum presents fire safety and the history of firefighting via the equipment and apparatus used by firefighters in the past. Collection highlights include a 1955 American Lafrance ladder truck.

The museum offers exhibits, including audio visual components, and tours.

The Dallas Firefighters Museum, housed within a 1907 station, presents firefighting history via a collection of firefighting apparatus and memorabilia. Collection highlights include "Old Tige," an 1884 horse-drawn steam pumper, and a 1951 fire engine which visitors are welcome to climb aboard.

The museum offers exhibits.

The Winchester Mystery House was built between 1884 and 1922 by Sarah Winchester, the noted Winchester Rifle heiress. The house is known both for its beautiful architecture and for its many unexplained oddities, which is the reason it is now known as the mystery house. Visitors to the home can explore 110 of its 160 rooms, view the many oddities, and marvel at the Victorian gardens. The house also is home to the Winchester Firearms Museum.

The house offers exhibits, period rooms, and gardens.