Appanoose County Historical & Coal Mining Museum [IA]

Description

The Appanoose County Historical & Coal Mining Museum is located in the old post office in Centerville, Iowa. The museum features a variety of exhibits, including exhibits on coal mining, pioneer life, local businesses, the mormon trail, and the local American Indian population. The museum is open to the public every Sunday during the summer months and by appointment.

The site offers visitor information, very brief information on the exhibits, and an events calendar.

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.

Southeastern Railway Museum [GA]

Description

"The Southeastern Railway Museum (SRM) occupies a 34-acre site in Duluth, Georgia, in northeast suburban Atlanta. In operation since 1970, SRM features about 90 items of rolling stock including historic Pullman cars and classic steam locomotives." All exhibits are restored railroad cars and locomotives, ranging from the private car of President Harding to the diesel-electric locomotive that powered the Crescent train before Amtrak assumed control of the train.

The site offers information about all pieces of rolling stock currently held by the museum as well as pictures of roughly half of the rolling stock. In addition, the site has a several photo galleries of the depot, an online gift shop, an events calendar, and visitor information.

Louisiana State Fire Museum [LA]

Description

The Louisiana State Fire Museum is housed in the David Crocket Fire Hall. Built in 1859, the fire hall is the home of the David Crockett Volunteer Fire Company which was organized in 1841 and today is the oldest continually operating volunteer fire company in the United States. The museum has two floors of exhibits which showcase items of historical valley to the David Crockett Fire Company and the history of firefighting.

The site is part of the greater Gretna Historical Society website, and so offers information about all of the museums and historic homes owned and operated by the society.

Union Fire Company No. 1 Museum [PA]

Description

The Union Fire Company No. 1 boasts a proud history of over 215 years, and continues to serve the Carlisle, PA area today. The Fire Company maintains a museum located in part of its old station, which was built in the late 19th century. The museum encompasses two floors and contains artifacts dating back to the founding of the Company in 1789. Visitors can enjoy an impressive collection of firefighting artifacts ranging from vintage firefighting equipment to patches and photos chronicling the history of the company.

The site offers visitor information, five photo galleries, brief historical information, and an online store.

Historic Albany Foundation [NY]

Description

"Historic Albany Foundation is a private, not-for-profit membership organization working to promote the preservation and appreciation of the built environment in and around the city of Albany. Since 1974, Historic Albany Foundation has fulfilled its mandate through public education, promotion and membership, provision of design and technical assistance, community projects, advocacy for endangered buildings, publications, tours, lectures, and operation of an architectural parts warehouse."

The site offers an events calendar, an archive of past newsletters, visitor information, and information on the foundation's current projects.

Society of Architectural Historians [IL]

Description

"The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) is an international not-for-profit membership organization that promotes the study and preservation of the built environment worldwide." SAH publishes several works, including a series of guidebooks, a newsletter, and a journal. In addition, SAH offers more than 40 fellowships annually, with topics ranging from research to preservation.

The site offers general information about the society, an events calendar, an online store with all works published by the society, membership information, and information regarding the SAHARA archive.

Connecticut Historical Society [CT]

Description

Established in in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society is one of the oldest historical societies in the nation and today runs a museum, library, and education center. The museum hosts an impressive collection of Connecticut historical artifacts, including 242,000 photographs and 38,000 objects. The library is similarly extensive, and also has one of the finest genealogical collections in the nation. The education center holds a variety of events, including museum tours and programs, outreach programs, online resources, and professional development for educators.

The site offers library access, information on all educational programs offered by the society, visitor information, an events calendar, exhibits information, eight online exhibits, and resources for genealogical researchers.

Penfield Museum [NY]

Description

Penfield Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Ironworking industry in upstate New York, and more specifically the Town of Crown Point, New York. The town is now known as the "Birthplace of the Electric Age," since it was the first place where electricity was applied in an industrial use. In addition, the museum also chronicles Crown Point's involvement in the Civil War, both in terms of soldiers and iron provided by the town.

The site offers visitor information, a small 6-photo photograph gallery, brief historical information, and an online gift shop.

Rock Island Lighthouse Historical & Memorial Association [NY]

Description

The Rock Island Lighthouse is located in the Thousand Islands about 4.5 miles north of Clayton off of Fisher's Landing. The lighthouse was originally commissioned in 1847 and is one of six lighthouses that serve the St. Lawrence River. Today, the lighthouse and island are maintained by the NY State Office of Parks and Recreation. The island is only accessible by boat, but is available for touring and picknicking. The association is founded with the intention of preserving the history and genealogy of the lighthouse keepers, documenting the history of the lighthouse, facilitating visits to the lighthouse, and working with the New York State Office of Parks and Recreation in order to aid in the preservation of the lighthouse.

The site offers visitor information, historical and genealogical information regarding the lighthouse keepers, links to outside resources - mainly journal and press articles, a virtual tour, and an extensive photo gallery.